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In the presence of CN−, Fe3+ forms the complex ion Fe(CN)63−. The equilibrium concentrations of Fe3+ and Fe(CN)63− are 8.5 × 10−40 M and 1.5 × 10−3 M, respectively, in a 0.11-M KCN solution. Calculate the value for the overall formation constant of Fe(CN)63−.
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