Siver chloride is soluble in methylamine due to the formation of

Options

(a) [Ag(CH₃NH₂)₂]Cl
(b) Ag(CH₃NH₂)Cl
(c) AgOH
(d) Ag + CH₃Cl + NH₄Cl

Correct Answer:

[Ag(CH₃NH₂)₂]Cl

Explanation:

Silver chloride dissolves in methyl amine to form a complex. AgCl + 2CH₃NH₂ → [Ag(NH₂CH₃)₂]Cl (soluble complex)