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How does ammonia react with a solution of Cu^2+?

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How does ammonia react with a solution of Cu2+?

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NH3 acts as a Lewis base. It donates its electron pair and forms a linkage with metal ion.

Cu2+(aq) + 4NH3(aq) ⟷ [Cu(NH3)4]2+(aq)

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