Ammonia is a Lewis base. It forms complexes with cations. Which one of the following cations does not form a complex with ammonia?

  • A
    $Ag^{+}$
  • B
    $Cu^{2+}$
  • C
    $Cd^{2+}$
  • D
    $Pb^{2+}$

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