Consider the reactions Ni2+(aq) + 6NH3(aq) Ni(NH3)62+(aq) (1) Ni2+(aq) + 3en(aq) Ni(en)32+(aq) (2) Where en

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Consider the reactions
Ni2+(aq) + 6NH3(aq) → Ni(NH3)62+(aq) (1)
Ni2+(aq) + 3en(aq) → Ni(en)32+(aq) (2)
Where
en = H2NOCH2OCH2ONH2
The ΔH values for the two reactions are quite similar, yet Kreaction2 > Kreaction1. Explain.
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Chemical Principles

ISBN: 978-1111580650

7th edition

Authors: Steven S. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

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