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Which of the following solutions will not neutralize a weak base solution of pyridine (C5H5N)?

vinegar
ammonia
carbonated soda drink
pickle juice

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2) ammonia - the weak basis

Other mixes and solutions contain acids.
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Answer:

The correct answer is option B, ammonia

Step-by-step explanation:

A weak base solution like pyridine (C5H5N) can be neutralized in the presence of an acid only. A weak base in no case shall be neutralized by another base. Since ammonia is also a base thus it cannot neutralize another base. In a neutralized mixture, slats are produced by equal contribution from both the acid and base. However, when a weak base is placed into another base their will be more OH- ions but very rare H+ ion. Thus mixture with excess of OH- will again be a base only.

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