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Chapter 20: Problem 33

Define the terms (a) labile complex, (b) inert complex.

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(a) A labile complex is the one where the ligands can easily be replaced by other ligands quickly at room temperature. (b) An inert complex, in contrast, is a complex where the ligands take a significant amount of time, even at high temperatures, to be substituted.

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Define Labile Complex

A Labile Complex in coordination chemistry is a type of complex where the ligands can easily and rapidly be replaced by other ligands. It means these complexes undergo ligand substitution very swiftly at room temperature.
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Define Inert Complex

Contrary to labile complexes, Inert Complexes are those types of complexes where the ligands are not easily substituted and take a considerable amount of time, even at high temperatures, to get replaced by other ligands. These complexes generally involve inner orbital or d2sp3 hybridization.

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