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AgCl dissolves in a solution of NH(3) bu...

`AgCl` dissolves in a solution of `NH_(3)` but not in water because

A

`NH_(3)` is a better solvent then `H_(2) O`

B

`Ag^(+)` forms a complex ion with `NH_(3)`

C

`NH_(3)` is a stronger base than `H_(2) O`

D

The dipole moment of water is higher than `NH_(3)`

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B
`Ag^(+)` forms a complex ion with `NH_(3)`
`AgCl + 2 NH_(3) rarr [Ag (NH_(3))_(2)] Cl`
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