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Write an equation that represents the action in water of diethylamine ((ch3ch2)2nh) as a brønsted–lowry base

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The compound with a chemical formula of (CH₃CH₂)₂NH has a chemical name of diethylamine. By definition, a Bronsted-Lowry base is a proton acceptor. That means that it gives away a proton, which gives it a positive charge. The reaction of the base with water is:

(CH₃CH₂)₂NH + H₂O → (CH₃CH₂)₂NH₂⁺ + OH⁻
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