AgCl dissolves in a solution of NH 3 but not in water because

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$\mathrm{AgCl}$ dissolves in a solution of $\mathrm{NH}_{3}$ but not in water because

ChemistryCoordination CompoundsVITEEEVITEEE 2007

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A $\mathrm{NH}_{3}$ is a better solvent than $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$
B $\mathrm{Ag}^{+}$forms a complex ion with $\mathrm{NH}_{3}$
C $\mathrm{NH}_{3}$ is a stronger base than $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}$
D the dipole moment of water is higher than $\mathrm{NH}_{3}$

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The correct answer is: $\mathrm{Ag}^{+}$forms a complex ion with $\mathrm{NH}_{3}$

$\mathrm{AgCl}$ dissolves in a solution of $\mathrm{NH}_{3}$ but not in water because $\mathrm{Ag}^{+}$forms soluble complex ion with $\mathrm{NH}_{3}$.

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