JEE Main 2022 · 25 Jun · Shift 1 · Chemistry Q67

ChemistrySingle correct+4 / -1Question 67 of 90

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

\mathrm{[Ag(NH_3)_4]Cl_2}

\mathrm{[Ag(Cl)_2(NH_3)_2]}

\mathrm{[Ag(NH_3)_2]Cl}

\mathrm{[Ag(NH_3)Cl]Cl}

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: C

Complex formation. $\mathrm{AgCl+2NH_3\rightarrow[Ag(NH_3)_2]Cl}$ , which is soluble.

(C)

Topics:Stability and applications Anion analysis

JEE Main 2022 · 25 Jun · Shift 1, Chemistry question 67