Question

why ammonia is called as a base though it doesn't contain hydroxide ions

Answer 1

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Ammonia when dissolved in water it forms ammonium hydroxide. (OH-).

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Ammonia instead of not having hydroxyl group is a base because it forms OH- ions when added to water as it ionises to form ammonium ions and hydroxide ions after forming ammonium hydroxide when mixed in water. Okay My Genius mate please Mark me as brainliest Please