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Ammonia forms the complex \[Cu{{(N{{H}_{4}})}_{4}}^{2+}\] with copper ion in alkaline solution, but not in acidic solution. This is because of which of the following?

A. In alkaline solution, insoluble \[Cu{{(OH)}_{2}}\] is precipitated, which is soluble in excess of any alkali
B. \[Cu{{(OH)}_{2}}\] is amphoteric.
C. In an acidic solution, hydration protects\[C{{u}^{2+}}\] ion.
D. In acidic solution, proton coordinates with \[N{{H}_{3}}\] forming \[N{{H}_{4}}^{+}\] is not available.
Answer» E.


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