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Give reasons for the following:
An aqueous solution of ammonia acts as a weak base.
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The alkaline behaviour of NH4OH is due to the presence of hydroxyl ions [OH-]. It acts as a weak base, since it undergoes partial dissociation in aq. soln. to give hydroxyl ions [OH-] in low concentration.
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