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Ammonia forms the complex ion \[{{[Cu{{(N{{H}_{3}})}_{4}}]}^{2+}}\] with copper ions in alkaline solutions but not in acidic solution. What is the reason for it [AIEEE 2003]

A) In acidic solutions hydration protects copper ions

B) In acidic solutions protons coordinate with ammonia molecules forming \[NH_{4}^{+}\] ions and \[N{{H}_{3}}\]molecules are not available

C) In alkaline solutions insoluble \[Cu{{(OH)}_{2}}\] is precipitated which is soluble in excess of any alkali

D) Copper hydroxide is an amphoteric substance