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OH
−
\text{OH}^-
OH
−
is a Brønsted–Lowry base as it can accept a proton to form
H
2
O
\text{H}_2\text{O}
H
2
O
, as shown by the equation for its reaction with
NH
4
+
\text{NH}_4^+
NH
4
+
OH
−
+
NH
4
+
→
NH
3
+
H
2
O
\text{OH}^- + \text{NH}_4^+ \rightarrow \text{NH}_3 + \text{H}_2\text{O}
OH
−
+
NH
4
+
→
NH
3
+
H
2
O
Explain why
OH
−
\text{OH}^-
OH
−
can also be described as a Lewis base.
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