Q14 / 120 · VITEEE 2007 · Chemistry

$\mathrm{AgCl}$ dissolves in a solution of $\mathrm{NH}_{3}$ but not in water because

  • A
    $\mathrm{NH}_{3}$ is a better solvent than $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$
  • Correct answer
    B
    $\mathrm{Ag}^{+}$forms a complex ion with $\mathrm{NH}_{3}$
  • C
    $\mathrm{NH}_{3}$ is a stronger base than $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$
  • D
    the dipole moment of water is higher than $\mathrm{NH}_{3}$

Solution

$\mathrm{AgCl}$ dissolves in a solution of $\mathrm{NH}_{3}$ but not in water because $\mathrm{Ag}^{+}$forms soluble complex ion with $\mathrm{NH}_{3}$.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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