Ammonia forms the complex [Cu(NH3)4]^2+ with copper ions in alkaline solution but not in acidic solution. The reason for this is : | Coordination Compounds — Chem-Mantra | Chem-Mantra

⚗️ Chem-Mantra JEE Advanced Chemistry →

Coordination CompoundseasyMCQ SINGLE

Question

Ammonia forms the complex [Cu(NH3)4]^2+ with copper ions in alkaline solution but not in acidic solution. The reason for this is :

Answer: D

💡 Solution & Explanation

As NH3 combines with H^+ of acid and changes to NH4^+ which have no donor site.

💬

Still have doubts about this question?

Send it to our AI chemistry tutor on WhatsApp — gets answered in minutes

Ask on WhatsApp →

Practice 22,000+ questions like this

AI-adaptive practice, video lectures, and full JEE Advanced Chemistry content — all in one place.

Explore Courses →Free on YouTube

JEE Advanced · JEE Mains · NEET · IChO · AP Chemistry