According to the Following Reaction, Which Molecule Is Acting as a Base

question 55

Multiple Choice

According to the following reaction, which molecule is acting as a base? H₂O + NH₃ → OH- + NH₄+

• A)H₂O
• B)NH₃
• C)OH-
• D)NH₄+
• E)none of the above

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