What is the colour of product when ammonia reacts with a solution of $Cu^{2+}$? |
Orange Green Deep blue Yellow |
Deep blue |
The correct answer is Option (3) → Deep blue When aqueous ammonia is added to a solution containing $Cu^{2+}$ ions, a two-step reaction occurs:
The chemical equation for the formation of the deep blue complex is: $[Cu(H_2O)_6]^{2+} + 4NH_3 \rightarrow [Cu(NH_3)_4(H_2O)_2]^{2+} + 4H_2O$ |