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Copper(II) Sulfate with Ammonia


Here, ammonia (NH3) is added to copper(II) sulfate (CuSO4). The result is a pale blue precipitate, which is Cu(OH)2(s). The dark blue color is due to Cu(NH3)4 2+ .
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