CuO + 4 NH3 + H2O → [Cu(NH3)4](OH)2
This is an acid-base reaction (neutralization): CuO is an acid, NH3 is a base.
This is a complexation reaction: [Cu(NH3)4](OH)2 is the formed complex.
Reactants:
- CuO – Copper(II) oxide
- NH3
- Names: Ammonia , Azane (only intended for use in naming derivatives of ammonia) , Hydrogen nitride
- Appearance: Colourless gas ; Colourless gas or compressed liquefied gas with pungent odour ; Colorless gas with a pungent, suffocating odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas. Easily liquefied under pressure.]
- H2O – Water, oxidane
Products:
- [Cu(NH3)4](OH)2