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Ammonia forms the complex `[Cu(NH_(3))_(4)]^(2+)` with copper ion in alkaline solution but not in acidic solution. This is due to the reason that :A. in alkaline solution insoluble `Cu(OH)_(2)` is precipitated which is soluble in excess of any alkaliB. `Cu(OH)_(2)` is amphotericC. in acidic solution hydration protects `Cu^(2+)` ionD. in acidic solution, proton coordinates with `NH_(3)` forming `NH_(4)^(+)` ion and `NH_(3)` is not available

Answer» Correct Answer - D
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`overset(..)(N)H_(3) + underset(("Acid"))(H^(+)) rarr NH_(4)^(+)`
Lone pair is not available for co-ordination with `Cu^(2+)` ion


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