Which compound is formed when Ammonium hydroxide is added to silver chloride?
Correct answer: A. [Ag(NH3)2]Cl
- A. [Ag(NH3)2]Cl
- B. [Ag(NH3)]Cl
- C. [Ag(NH3)4]Cl
- D. [Ag(NH3)6]Cl
Explanation
When ammonium hydroxide is added to silver chloride, the silver chloride dissolves in the ammonia to form a diamine complex: [Ag(NH3)2]Cl. This occurs because ammonia acts as a ligand, donating a pair of electrons to silver ions, forming a stable complex. The correct option, [Ag(NH3)2]Cl, reflects this complex formation. Other options like [Ag(NH3)]Cl, [Ag(NH3)4]Cl, and [Ag(NH3)6]Cl are incorrect as they suggest incorrect stoichiometries and coordination numbers that do not occur in this reaction.
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