Which statement correctly describes NH in this reaction?NH + HCl ⇌ NH + ClQuestion 16Select one:a.NH33 is acting as a Brønsted-Lowry acid because it is accepting a proton.b.NH33 is acting as a Brønsted-Lowry acid because it is donating a proton.c.NH33 is acting as a Brønsted-Lowry base because it is donating a proton.d.NH33 is acting as a Brønsted-Lowry base because it is accepting a proton.
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Which statement correctly describes NH in this reaction?NH + HCl ⇌ NH + ClQuestion 16Select one:a.NH33 is acting as a Brønsted-Lowry acid because it is accepting a proton.b.NH33 is acting as a Brønsted-Lowry acid because it is donating a proton.c.NH33 is acting as a Brønsted-Lowry base because it is donating a proton.d.NH33 is acting as a Brønsted-Lowry base because it is accepting a proton.
Solution
The correct answer is:
d. NH3 is acting as a Brønsted-Lowry base because it is accepting a proton.
Here's why:
The Brønsted-Lowry theory defines acids as proton donors and bases as proton acceptors. In the reaction NH3 + HCl ⇌ NH4+ + Cl-, NH3 accepts a proton (H+) from HCl, forming NH4+. Therefore, NH3 is acting as a Brønsted-Lowry base.
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