Water can behave as an acid in the presence of

Correct answer: A. Ammonia

  • A. Ammonia
  • B. Alcohol
  • C. Ether
  • D. All of these

Explanation

With Ammonia (NH₃):Reaction:H2O+NH3→OH−+NH4+\text{H}_2\text{O} + \text{NH}_3 \rightarrow \text{OH}^- + \text{NH}_4^+H2 O+NH3 →OH−+NH4+ Water donates a proton (acts as an acid).Ammonia accepts a proton (acts as a base).✅ Water behaves as an acid.

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