What is the formula for the complex formed when silver ion reacts with ammonia?

Practice Questions

Q1
What is the formula for the complex formed when silver ion reacts with ammonia?
  1. Ag(NH3)2+
  2. Ag(NH3)2Cl
  3. Ag(NH3)3+
  4. Ag(NH3)4+

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the formula for the complex formed when silver ion reacts with ammonia?
Correct Answer: Ag(NH3)2+
  • Step 1: Identify the silver ion, which is represented as Ag+.
  • Step 2: Recognize that ammonia is a molecule represented as NH3.
  • Step 3: Understand that when silver ion reacts with ammonia, it forms a complex.
  • Step 4: The complex consists of one silver ion and two ammonia molecules.
  • Step 5: Write the formula for the complex, which is Ag(NH3)2+.
  • Step 6: Know that this complex is called diamminesilver(I) ion.
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