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Question

Ammonia is a Lewis base and it forms complexes with many cations. Which one of the following cations does not form a complex with ammonia?

A

${Ag^+}$

B

${Cu^{2+}}$

C

${Cd^{2+}}$

D

${Pb^{2+}}$

Answer

${Pb^{2+}}$

Explanation

Solution

${Pb^{2+}}$ is a $p$ -block element and does not form complex ion.