NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Why is the aqueous solution of ammonia weakly basic?
Options
- ADue to the formation of H+ ions
- BDue to the formation of OH- ions
- CDue to the formation of NH4+ ions
- DDue to the absence of ions
Correct answer
B. Due to the formation of OH- ions
Step-by-step solution
The paragraph mentions that the aqueous solution of ammonia is weakly basic due to the formation of OH- ions.