Question

Accepting the definition that an acid is a proton donor, the acid in the following reaction
\[ NH_3 + H_2O \rightleftharpoons NH_4^+ + OH^- \] is

• A. OH\(^{-}\)
• B. NH\(_4^+\)
• C. H\(_2\)O
• D. NH\(_3\)

Hint:

Water can act as an acid in some reactions by donating a proton.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

According to the Bronsted-Lowry definition of acids and bases, water (H\(_2\)O) acts as an acid here by donating a proton to NH\(_3\).