The dand fblock elements - Result Question 54

####54. The addition of excess of aqueous HNO3 to a solution containing [Cu(NH3)4]2+ produces

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(a) Cu+

(b) [Cu(H2O)4]2+

(c) Cu(OH)2

(d) Cu(NO3)2

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Solution:

  1. (b) When excess of aq. HNO3 to [C4(H3)4]2+ produces [(4(H2O)4]2+..

Following equillibrium exist in the given aqueous solution

[Cu(H2O)4]2+(aq)+4NH3(aq)

[Cu(NH3)4]2+(aq)+4H2O(l)

When HNO3 is added to this solution:

(excess) HNO3 (aq) +NH3 (aq)

NH4+(aq)+NO3(aq)

Thus, amount of NH3(aq) will reduce drastically. With a simple application of Le Chatelier’s principle, the equillibrium will shift towards left in the first reaction. Hence, [Cu(H2O)4]2+ will form.



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