This reaction is an example of what type of reaction? NH_3(g) + H_2O(l) -> NH_4OH(aq)

1 Answer
Jul 21, 2016

This is an example of an acid-base reaction.

Explanation:

A more reasonable formulation would be:

NH_3(aq) + H_2O(l) rightleftharpoons NH_4^+ + HO^-

The equilibrium would lie strongly to the left.