What is the molar solubility of AgCl in 0.40 mol L^-1 NH₃? K_sp for AgCl is 1.8 × 10^-10 and K_f for Ag(NH₃)₂⁺ is 1.7 × 10⁷. A)1.3 × 10^-5 mol L^-1 B)2.0 × 10^-5 mol L^-1 C)2.2 × 10^-2 mol L^-1 D)5.5 × 10^-2 mol L^-1

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The molar solubility of AgCl in NH3 is increased due to the formation of the complex ion Ag(NH3)2+. The overall equilibrium constant for the dissolution and complexation is the product of Ksp and Kf. Solving for the solubility gives approximately 2.2 × 10^-2 mol L^-1.

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