RAJASTHAN PMT Rajasthan - PMT Solved Paper-2008

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    Ammonia forms the complex ion\[{{[Cu{{(N{{H}_{3}})}_{4}}]}^{2+}}\]  with copper ions in the alkaline solutions but not in acidic solutions. What is the reason for it?

    A)  In acidic solutions hydration protects copper ions

    B)         In acidic solutions protons coordinate with ammonia molecules forming \[NH_{4}^{+}\] ions and \[N{{H}_{3}}\] molecules are not available

    C)         In alkaline solutions insoluble \[Cu{{(OH)}_{2}}\] is precipitated which is soluble in excess of any alkali

    D)         Copper hydroxide is an amphoteric substance

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    The pair of electron present with nitrogen will not be available to be donated as \[{{H}^{+}}\] will consume that one.


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