The Reaction of the Pyridinium Ion with Water Is Best

question 5

Multiple Choice

The reaction of the pyridinium ion with water is best represented as ________.

• A)C₅H₅NH⁺ + H₂O C₅H₅N + H₃O⁺
• B)C₅H₅NH⁺ + H₂O C₅H₅NH₂²⁺ + OH^-
• C)C₅H₅N + H₂O C₅H₄N + H₃O⁺
• D)C₅H₅N + H₂O C₅H₆NH⁺
• E)none of these

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