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OpenStudy (dustin_whitelock):

In the co-ordination compound [Ag(Nh3)2]Cl, O.N. of Ag is +1, that means it needs only 1 electron to get charge neutralized. But in forming the co-ordination sphere, Ag accepts 2 electron pairs from NH3 to form 2 co-ordination bonds. Why?

OpenStudy (dustin_whitelock):

For better explanation.... But why so? |dw:1471449375477:dw|

OpenStudy (dustin_whitelock):

Same in case of [Cu(en)2]SO4. Here the o.n. of Cu is +2, but makes two pairs of co-ordination bonds with each of the two ethylenediamine molecules. Why? I guess the previous explanation will be valid for this too. Can anyone explain?

OpenStudy (welshfella):

the silver ion is not neutralised the charge on the coordinate ion is positive unity.

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