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How does ammonia react with a solution of Cu2+Cu^{2+}?

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Cu2+(aq)+4NH3(aq)→[Cu(NH3)4]2+(aq)Cu^{2+}(aq) + 4NH_{3}(aq) \rightarrow [Cu(NH_{3})_{4}]^{2+}(aq) (Deep blue color).

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