The CORRECT statement regarding the thermodynamic stability and kinetic reactivity of metal ion complexes is… · ABC26IN0338

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Coordination Chemistry · Topic: Coordination – General · Exam: GATE 2005-2021 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Medium

The CORRECT statement regarding the thermodynamic stability and kinetic reactivity of metal ion complexes is that
(a)more stable complexes are less reactive.
(b)there exists a dependence on the bulkness of the ligand
(c)there exists no direct relation between these two phenomenon.
(d)there exists a dependence on the size o the metla ion.
Answer
Answer: C ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high
Explanation
Thermodynamic stability and kinetic lability are independent: e.g. [Ni(CN)₄]²⁻ is very stable yet labile (c).

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