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A solution of ammonia in water contains
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)JEE Main
Options:
  • A $H^{+}$
  • B $\mathrm{OH}^{-}$
  • C Only $\mathrm{NH}_4^{+}$
  • D $\mathrm{OH}^{-}, \mathrm{NH}_4^{+}$and $\mathrm{NH}_4 \mathrm{OH}$ molecules
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $\mathrm{OH}^{-}, \mathrm{NH}_4^{+}$and $\mathrm{NH}_4 \mathrm{OH}$ molecules
$\mathrm{NH}_3$ when dissolved in water forms
$\mathrm{NH}_3+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} \rightarrow \mathrm{NH}_4^{+}+\mathrm{OH}^{-} \mathrm{NH}_4 \mathrm{OH}$

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