Ammonia , NH₃, is a stronger base than the acetate ion, CH₃COO^-. When acetic acid, CH₃COOH, reacts with ammonia, NH₃, what species are present in the solution in the largest amount? A) acetic acid, CH₃COOH, and ammonia, NH₃ B) acetic acid, CH₃COOH, and ammonium, NH₄⁺ C) acetate ion, CH₃COO^-, and ammonia, NH₃ D) acetate ion, CH₃COO^-, and ammonium ion, NH₄⁺

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When acetic acid reacts with ammonia, the acetic acid donates a proton to the ammonia, forming acetate ions and ammonium ions. Since ammonia is a stronger base than the acetate ion, the reaction favors the formation of these products.

Ammonia , NH3, Is a Stronger Base Than the Acetate

Ammonia , NH₃, Is a Stronger Base Than the Acetate