According to the following reaction,which molecule is acting as a base? H₂O + NH₃ → OH^- + NH₄⁺ A)H₂O B)NH₃ C)OH^- D)NH₄⁺ E)none of the above

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In this reaction, NH₃ is donating a proton (acting as an acid) to H₂O, which accepts the proton (acting as a base). Therefore, NH₃ is the molecule that is acting as an acid, and H₂O is the molecule that is acting as a base.

According to the Following Reaction,which Molecule Is Acting as a Base