Chemical stability - intro to lability Flashcards
1
Q
What is lability?
A
Fast reaction complete within time of mixing reagents
2
Q
What does inert mean?
A
Reaction is slow
3
Q
What are Co(III) and Cr(III)?
A
Inert
4
Q
What are Co(II) and Cr(II)?
A
Labile
5
Q
What are the water ligands like in [Cr(II)(OH2)6]2+?
A
They dissociate within a few milliseconds and exchange with solvent water rapidly
6
Q
What are the water ligands like in [Cr(IIl)(OH2)6]3+?
A
They dissociate over course of months and are distinguishable from solvent water
