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According to the host, which of these is true of the reaction between ammonia and hydrochloric acid?

A.
It is considered an acid-base reaction because there is proton donation and acceptance.
B.
It is not considered an acid-base reaction because there is no hydroxide present in the base.
C.
It is not considered an acid-base reaction even though there is proton donation and acceptance.

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Answer:

A.

Step-by-step explanation:

In water, the reaction between ammonia (NH3) and Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) is an example of acid-base chemistry. By its chemical nature, the nitrogen in ammonia prefers to be attached to four hydrogens rather than the three it has, so it receives them from the hydrogen from HCl

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