Emf(H) data analysis of weak metallic complexes using reduced formation functions

Abstract

A general method for the study of weak metal complexes by emf(H) measurements has been developed using reduced formation functions instead of classical formation functions. This approach consists of subtracting the contribution of the products of the hydrolysis (protolysis) of the metallic cation (anion), as well as the possible protonated species of the ligand from the total number of associated Hþ, and from the total concentrations of metal or ligand, observing only the contribution of the reaction of interest. This was carried out using the FONDO version of the generalized least-squares computer program LETAGROP, written to analyze these reduced formation functions. The aim of this communication was to show in greater detail than in previous publications the data analysis of reactions in solution using these reduced formation functions. The method is illustrated using emf(H) data for the three-component systems Hþ–Be(II)–serine, Hþ–Mo(VI)–NTA and Hþ–V(IV)–V(V) investigated recently.