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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

The acid in the equation NH₃ + H₂O → NH₄⁺ + OH⁻ is?
Options
A NH₃
B OH⁻
C H₂O
Correct Answer
D NH₄⁺
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Water donates a proton to NH₃, forming NH₄⁺ and OH⁻. Thus, H₂O is the acid (proton donor).

Hint

The acid donates H⁺.

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