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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 than `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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The correct Answer is:
B
`Ag^(+)` forms a complex ion with `NH_(3)`
`AgCl+2NH_(3))rarr[Ag(NH_(3))_(2)]Cl`
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