Which of the species in the forward reaction below is acting as a base? NH4+ + H2O  ⇌  NH3 + H3O+ Group of answer choices NH4+ H3O+ H2O NH3

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Chapter4: Acids And Bases
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Problem 4.21P: Answer true or false to the following statements about the mechanism of acid-base reactions. (a) The...
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Which of the species in the forward reaction below is acting as a base?

NH4+ + H2O  ⇌  NH3 + H3O+

Group of answer choices
NH4+
H3O+
H2O
NH3
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