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Ammonia forms the complex ion [Cu(NH_3)_4]^(2+)with copper ions in alkaline solutions but not in acidic solutions. The reason is

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In acidic SOLUTIONS hydration protects copper ions
In acidic solutions protons coordinate with ammonia molecules forming `NH_4^+`ions and `NH_3` molecules are not available
In ALKALINE solutions insoluble `Cu(OH)_2` is precipitated which is SOLUBLE in excess of any alkali
Copper hydroxide is an AMPHOTERIC substance.

Answer :B


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