With the help of equation show that the aqueous solution of:Ammonia is basic.

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The equation for the dissociation of ammonia in water is:

NH3 + H2O ⇌ NH4+ + OH-

In this equation, ammonia (NH3) reacts with water (H2O) to form ammonium ions (NH4+) and hydroxide ions (OH-).

The presence of hydroxide ions (OH-) is characteristic of a basic solution. Therefore, the formation of OH- in the reaction indicates that the aqueous solution of ammonia is basic.