Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is incorrect? A. βn is equal to the product of K1, K2, K3 …… Kn. B. K1, K2, K3 …… Kn are called stepwise stability or formation constants. C. βn = K1 + K2 + K3 …… Kn.

  1. Only A

  2. Only B

  3. Only C

  4. A and B

  5. A and C
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This is correct because the overall stability constant (βn) is equal to the product of stepwise stability constants K1, K2, K3 ……Kn, i.e.,  βn = K1 ˣ K2 ˣ K3 ……Kn.

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