Question

If β is the formation constant, then the instability constant = ________

(a) 1 – β

(b) β – 1

(c) (1/β)

(d) log(β)

This question was posed to me in exam.

My question is based upon Stability of Coordination Compounds in section Coordination Compounds of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer 1

The correct option is (c) (1/β)

Explanation: The instability constant is also known as the dissociation constant. It is defined as the reciprocal of the formation or stability constant.