Methylamine, CH₃NH₂, acts as a weak base in water. The products of the reaction are ____ and ____. A) OH^- and CH₃NH₃⁺ B) H₃O⁺ and CH₃NH₃⁺ C) H₃O⁺ and OH^- D) OH^- and CH₃NH^- E) H₃O⁺ and CH₃NH^-

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When methylamine (CH₃NH₂) acts as a base in water, it accepts a proton (H⁺) from water, forming methylammonium ion (CH₃NH₃⁺) and hydroxide ion (OH⁻).

Methylamine, CH3NH2, Acts as a Weak Base in Water

Methylamine, CH₃NH₂, Acts as a Weak Base in Water