Which One of the Following Equations Represents the Ionization of a Weak

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following equations represents the ionization of a weak base in water

• A) NH₃(aq) + H₂O(l) \(\leftrightharpoons\) NH₂⁺(aq) + H₃O⁺(aq)
• B) NH₃(aq) + H₂O(l) \(\leftrightharpoons\) NH₄⁺(aq) + OH^-(aq)
• C) NH₃(aq) + H₂O(l) \(\leftrightharpoons\) NH₄^- (aq) + OH⁺(aq)
• D) NH₃(aq) + OH^-(aq) \(\leftrightharpoons\) NH₂^- (aq) + H₂O(l)
• E) NH₃(aq) + H₃O⁺(aq) \(\leftrightharpoons\) NH\(_4^+\)(aq) + H\(_2\)O(l)

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