This reaction is an example of what type of reaction? #NH_3(g) + H_2O(l) -> NH_4OH(aq)#

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anor277
Jul 21, 2016

This is an example of an acid-base reaction.

Explanation:

A more reasonable formulation would be:

#NH_3(aq) + H_2O(l) rightleftharpoons NH_4^+ + HO^-#

The equilibrium would lie strongly to the left.

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