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Read the given equation:NH3 + HCI —> NH4CIWhich of the following is true about the equation?a) NH3 is the acid and NH4CI is the salt.b) NH3 is the base and NH4CI is the salt.c) HCI is the acid and NH3 is the salt.d) HCI is the base and NH3 is the salt.

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Step-by-step explanation:

For the given equation:

NH3 + HCl -> NH4Cl

This is an acid-base reaction (neutralization): NH3 is a base, HCl is an acid and NH4Cl is the sal.

Answer: b) NH3 is the base and NH4CI is the salt.

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