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MHT CET · Chemistry · Ionic Equilibrium

Which from following substances acts as a base when reacted with water?

  1. A \(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{O}_4\)
  3. C HCl
  4. D \(\mathrm{NH}_3\)
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(D) \(\mathrm{NH}_3\)

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\(\mathrm{NH}_3+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} \rightleftharpoons \stackrel{+}{\mathrm{NH}_4}+\mathrm{OH}^{-}\)
(Base) (acid)