For the reaction: h2nnh2 (aq) + h2o (l) ⇌ h2nnh3 + (aq) + oh - (aq) determine the conjugate base of the acid?

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Kasey Mcknight

Chemistry

2 July, 05:15

For the reaction: h2nnh2 (aq) + h2o (l) ⇌ h2nnh3 + (aq) + oh - (aq) determine the conjugate base of the acid?

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Enrique Anthony · Answer 1

In this reaction, water acts as the base and donates a proton to hydrazine (H2NNH2). Hydrazine becomes protonated: [N2H5] + And thus hydrazine in this reaction is actually a base. The conjugate base of the acting acid H2O is OH - (hydroxide ion).