Question

Ammonia is a base but does not contain hydroxyl group. Give reason.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

ammonia is a base but does not contain hydroxyl group. Accepted Answer: Ammonia (NH3) is a weak base, which does not have hydroxyl group in its formula but it gives OH- ions when it reacts with water.

Answer 2

Answer:

according to lewis theory any compound which can donate a pair of electrons is considered as base

and any compound which can accept a pair of electrons is considered as acid

hence ammonia is a base since it can donate a pair of electrons to the BF3 ( electron deficient / lewis acid ) molecule

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