MCQ : Ammonia is

Question

Ammonia is –

1. basic
2. acidic
3. neutral 
4. Insoluble in water

Answer

(a) basic

Explanation:

Ammonia is a basic compound. When it is dissolved in water, it reacts with water to form ammonium hydroxide, which is a strong base. The chemical equation for this reaction is:

NH₃ + H₂O → NH₄OH