Answer
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Work Step by Step
The reaction is:
$H_2N^-(aq)+H_2O(l)\leftrightarrow NH_3(aq)+OH^-$
Since the amide ion is a stronger base than hydroxide, the equilibrium should favor the right side.
Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity (9th Edition)
by Kotz, John C.; Treichel, Paul M.; Townsend, John R.; Treichel, David A.
Published by
Cengage Learning
ISBN 10:
1133949649
ISBN 13:
978-1-13394-964-0
Chapter 16 Principles of Chemical Reactivity: The Chemistry of Acids and Bases - 16-10 The Lewis Concept of Acids and Bases - Applying Chemical Principles - Questions - Page 628: 3
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