Interpretation : The conjugate base of the ammonium ion is to be identified.
Concept Introduction : The adjective conjugate is used to differentiate the reactants from the products of the forward reaction. This word's root is a Latin verb that means "to connect together."
Answer to Problem 3STP
Correct answer: Option (C)
Explanation of Solution
Reason for correct option:
An ion or molecule that is left over after an acid loses a hydrogen ion is known as a conjugate base.
The given compound is
The ammonium ion loses a hydrogen ion which is given below:
The name of it is ammonia.
So, option (C) is the correct answer.
Reasons for incorrect options:
Options (A), (B), (D): All these options are irrelevant since ammonium ion does not contain oxygen in it to give such conjugate base.
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