Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2022

White precipitate of AgCl dissolves in aqueous ammonia solution due to formation of :

  1. A [Ag(NH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>4</sub>]Cl<sub>2</sub>
  2. B [Ag(Cl)<sub>2</sub>(NH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub>]
  3. C [Ag(NH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub>]Cl Correct answer
  4. D [Ag(NH<sub>3</sub>)Cl]Cl

Solution

$$ \mathrm{AgCl} +2\mathrm{NH}_{3} \rightarrow \begin{gathered}\left[ \mathrm{Ag} \left( \mathrm{NH}_{3} \right)_{2} \right]^{+} \mathrm{Cl}^{-} \\ \text{Soluble} \end{gathered} $$

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: p-Block Elements · Topic: Group 13: Boron Family

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