NEET levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 1 of 3ia074
The solubility of AgCl in water is increased by adding aqueous ammonia. The main reason is
Aformation of the soluble complex [Ag(NHX3)X2]X+, which lowers [AgX+]
Bthe common ion effect of NHX4X+ on AgCl
Chydrolysis of ClX− to give HCl and OHX−
Da rise in the Ksp of AgCl in basic medium
Answer: A
NHX3 binds AgX+ as [Ag(NHX3)X2]X+, lowering the free [AgX+] below the value needed for saturation, so more AgCl dissolves. Ksp depends only on temperature, and ClX− does not hydrolyse.