Which from following substances acts as a base when reacted with water?

Which from following substances acts as a base when reacted with water?
  1. $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH}$
  2. $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{O}_4$
  3. HCl
  4. $\mathrm{NH}_3$

Solution

$\mathrm{NH}_3+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} \rightleftharpoons \stackrel{+}{\mathrm{NH}_4}+\mathrm{OH}^{-}$ (Base) (acid)

Asked in: MHT CET 2024 (16 May Shift 2)

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