Ammonia, NH₃, Is a Stronger Base Than the Acetate Ion

question 51

Multiple Choice

Ammonia, NH₃, is a stronger base than the acetate ion, CH₃COO⁻. Which of the following represents the correct set of species that are present in the solution in the largest amounts when acetic acid (CH₃COOH) reacts with ammonia (NH₃) ?

• A) acetic acid, CH₃COOH, and ammonia, NH₃
• B) acetic acid, CH₃COOH, and ammonium ion, NH₄⁺
• C) acetate ion, CH₃COO⁻, and ammonia, NH₃
• D) acetate ion, CH₃COO⁻, and ammonium ion, NH₄⁺

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