Which of the following is true about the solubility of AgCl in NH3 compared to its solubility in pure water?
A
Greater, because of complex ion,[Ag(NH3)2]+ formation.
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B
Greater, because of greater basicity of NH3.
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C
Lesser, because of complex ion,[Ag(NH3)2]+ formation.
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D
Lesser, because of greater basicity of NH3.
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Solution
The correct option is B Greater, because of complex ion,[Ag(NH3)2]+ formation. AgCl→Ag++Cl− Ag++2NH3→[Ag(NH3)2]+ NH3 helps in formation of adduct and by this increasing the solubility by shifting the reaction to right side..