1i see that nobody posted a solution. let me give you the answer:
the reaction equilibrium shifts in forward direction!!
can you explain why?
please give a detailed reasoning to your solution::
[CoCl4(H2O)2]2- + (edta)4- = [Co(edta)]2- + 4Cl- +2 H2O ALL ARE aquous.
if H2o is added in above equilibrium(initially it is in equilibrium) what will happen?
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1how come ? u're increains the [product] , so reacn should proceed in the backward direcn no ?
1Ok. so let me tell you the reason, as soon as you give water, which is excess it makes a solvation isomer replacing one cl by an H2O. this is because, H2O is a strong field ligand than Cl; but Edta is stronger, and the product Co(Edta)2- is a very stable compound due to chelation. so again edta replaces H2O and gives you the product.
1i am getting some very high funda explanations here but for me reasoning is very easy
first-: concentration of H2O will not change
second-:adding water will reduce the concentration of all the species
third-:value of Qc wil becomes less than Kc
final-: rxn will move in forward direction
