HCl (aq) + NH3 (aq) → NH4+ (aq) + Cl- (aq)
The H+ can potentially bind to NH3, H2O, or Cl-. Describe why the reaction proceeds this way in terms of conjugates.
a) NH3 is a stronger acid than HCl
b) NH3 is a weaker acid than HCl
c) NH3 is a stronger base than HCl
d) NH3 is a weaker base than HCl
