Identify the correct base/conjugate acid pair in this equation: NH4+ + H2O -> NH3 + H3O+ A. H2O is a base and NH3 is its conjugate acid. B. H2O is a base and H3O+ is its conjugate acid. C. NH4+ is an acid and H3O+ is its conjugate base. D. NH4+ is an acid and H2O is its conjugate base. E. NH4+ is a base and H2O is its conjugate acid.

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Identify the correct base/conjugate acid pair in this equation:

NH4+ H2O -> NH+ H3O+

  • A. H2O is a base and NH3 is its conjugate acid.
  • B. H2O is a base and H3O+ is its conjugate acid.
  • C. NH4+ is an acid and H3O+ is its conjugate base.
  • D. NH4+ is an acid and H2O is its conjugate base.
  • E. NH4+ is a base and H2O is its conjugate acid.
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