What is the purpose of adding concentrated ammonia in the elimination test for cations? Select one: a. because NH3 is a stronger base than NaOH b. to provide a strongly basic solution c. to determine if the hydroxide precipitates are amphoteric

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What is the purpose of adding concentrated ammonia in the elimination test for cations?

Select one:
a. because NH3 is a stronger base than NaOH
b. to provide a strongly basic solution
c. to determine if the hydroxide precipitates are amphoteric
d. to determine if the test ions form NH3 complexes
e. to determine if the NH3 solution oxidizes the test ions
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