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Add concentrated HCl to Cu(II) complex ion

Why does blue ppt Cu(OH)2 form when we add conc HCl slowly to solution containing [Cu(NH3)4(H2O)2]2+ ion?
Reply 1
Ligand exchange. The CuCl4 2- complex is formed which is a blue precipitate. The shape is also tetrahedral.
Original post by B_9710
Ligand exchange. The CuCl4 2- complex is formed which is a blue precipitate. The shape is also tetrahedral.


Nah
[CuCl4]2- is a yellow complex ion
Reply 3
Original post by mystreet091234
Nah
[CuCl4]2- is a yellow complex ion


I mistaken CuCl4 2- for CoCl 2-
Reply 4
Ammonium chloride innit
Reply 5
Can anyone please tell me if any of this makes any sense.

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