D-And F-Block Elements Ques 7

Question: $ AgCl $ dissolves in a solution of $ NH_3 $ but not in water because

[MP PMT 1984, 86]

Options:

A) $ NH_3 $ is a better solvent than $ H_2O $

B) $ A{{g}^{+}} $ forms a complex ion with $ NH_3 $

C) $ NH_3 $ is a stronger base than $ H_2O $

D) The dipole moment of water is higher than $ NH_3 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ A{{g}^{+}} $ forms a complex ion with $ NH_3 $ $ AgCl+2NH_3,\to ,[Ag{{(NH_3)}_2}]Cl $



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