A Levels Chemistry (9701)•9701/11/M/J/21

Explanation
Silver chloride dissolves in excess ammonia Steps:
- Mixing equal volumes and concentrations of NaCl and AgNO₃ produces 0.00025 mol AgCl, a white precipitate.
- AgCl reacts with ammonia: AgCl(s) + 2NH₃(aq) ⇌ [Ag(NH₃)₂]⁺(aq) + Cl⁻(aq).
- With excess concentrated ammonia, the equilibrium shifts right, dissolving the precipitate completely.
- Result: clear solution with no visible precipitate.
Why D is correct:
- AgCl is soluble in excess ammonia due to formation of the stable diamminesilver(I) complex, per coordination chemistry principles.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Cream precipitate forms with bromide ions, not chloride.
- B: White precipitate is initial AgCl before ammonia addition.
- C: Yellow precipitate is silver iodide, insoluble in ammonia.
Final answer: D
Topic: Group 17
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