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Ammonia forms the complex ion \[{{[Cu{{(N{{H}_{3}})}_{4}}]}^{2+}}\] with copper ions in alkaline solutions but not in acidic solution. What is the reason for it [AIEEE 2003] |
| A. | In acidic solutions hydration protects copper ions |
| B. | In acidic solutions protons coordinate with ammonia molecules forming \[NH_{4}^{+}\] ions and \[N{{H}_{3}}\]molecules are not available |
| C. | In alkaline solutions insoluble \[Cu{{(OH)}_{2}}\] is precipitated which is soluble in excess of any alkali |
| D. | Copper hydroxide is an amphoteric substance |
| Answer» C. In alkaline solutions insoluble \[Cu{{(OH)}_{2}}\] is precipitated which is soluble in excess of any alkali | |