Copper (II) hydroxide is insoluble in water. However, upon the addition of excess ammonia, it dissolves and changes to a deep blue color. Which of the following statements best explains this observation?
W) The rise in pH solubilized the copper hydroxide
X) The drop in pH solubilized the copper hydroxide
Y) The copper reacted with ammonia, forming a soluble species
Z) The ammonia neutralized the hydroxide, releasing soluble copper (II)
✔️Answer:Y) THE COPPER REACTED WITH AMMONIA, FORMING A SOLUBLE SPECIES
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