Sometimes Liquid Ammonia, NH₃, Is Used as a Solvent Rather

question 92

Multiple Choice

Sometimes liquid ammonia, NH₃, is used as a solvent rather than water. Which expression defines the ammonia autoionization counterpart of K_w?

• A) [H₃O⁺][OH^-]
• B) [NH₃][NH₄⁺]
• C) [NH₂^-][NH₄⁺]
• D) [H₃O⁺][NH₂^-]
• E) [NH₄⁺][OH^-]

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