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Chemistry Question on properties of d block elements

The metal hydroxide which is soluble in excess of ammonium hydroxide is

A

\ceFe(OH)2\ce{ Fe(OH)_2}

B

\ceFe(OH)3\ce{ Fe(OH)_3}

C

\ceCu(OH)2\ce{ Cu(OH)_2}

D

\ceAl(OH)2\ce{ Al(OH)_2}

Answer

\ceCu(OH)2\ce{ Cu(OH)_2}

Explanation

Solution

In excess of NH4OH,Cu2+ {NH_4OH, Cu^{2+}} forms soluble complex [Cu(NH3)4]SO4 {[Cu(NH_3)_4]SO_4}.