Question

$AgCl$ dissolves in a solution of ${NH_3}$ but not in water because

• A. ${NH_3}$ is a better solvent than ${H2O}$
• B. ${Ag^{+}}$ forms a complex ion with ${NH3}$
• C. ${NH3}$ is a stronger base than ${H2O}$
• D. the dipole moment of water is higher than ${NH_3}$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

${Ag^{+}}$ forms a complex ion with ${NH3}$

Answer 2

AgCl dissolves in a solution of ${NH_3}$ but not in water because Ag+ forms soluble complex ion with ${NH_3}$