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Which of the following is true about the solubility of AgCl in NH3 compared to its solubility in pure water?

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Greater, because of complex ion,[Ag(NH3)2]+ formation.
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Greater, because of greater basicity of NH3.
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Lesser, because of complex ion,[Ag(NH3)2]+ formation.
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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.
AgClAg++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..

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