Ammonia forms complex ion [Cu(NH 3 ) 4 ] 2+ with copper ions in alkaline solution but not…

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Ammonia forms complex ion [Cu(NH3)4]2+ with copper ions in alkaline solution but not in acidic solution. What is the reason for it ?
  1. Copper hydroxide is an amphoteric substance
  2. In acidic solution hydration protects copper ions
  3. In acidic solution protons coordinate with ammonia molecules forming \(\mathrm{NH}_{4}^{+}\) ions and NH3 molecules are not available
  4. In alkaline solution insoluble Cu (OH)2 is precipitated which is soluble in excess of any alkali

Answer

(C) In acidic solution protons coordinate with ammonia molecules forming NH _ 4 ^ + ions and NH 3 molecules are not available

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