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Why [Ag(NH3)2]Cl gives a negative test for ammonia?

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Why [Ag(NH3)2]Cl gives a negative test for ammonia?

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[Ag(NH3)2]Cl gives a negative test for ammonia because the ammonia molecules are coordinately bonded to Ag+ ions and are not present as free ammonia molecules. Therefore, they cannot give the usual test for ammonia.

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Chapter 3: Acids, Bases and Salts - Intext Question [Page 70]

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Lakhmir Singh Chemistry [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 3 Acids, Bases and Salts
Intext Question | Q 6. | Page 70
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