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Complex Ions: Formation Constant
18. Aqueous Equilibrium / Complex Ions: Formation Constant / Problem 4
Problem 4

Determine the equilibrium constant for the reaction given Ksp and Kf values.
CuS (s) + 4 CN- (aq) ⇌ Cu(CN)42- (aq) + S2- (aq)
Ksp (CuS) = 2 × 10-47, Kf (Cu(CN)42-) = 1 × 1025