How would the results of NH3 + HCl --> Nh4 + Cl differ if a polyprotic acid such as H2SO4 were used...?

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How would results differ in NH3 + HCl --> Nh4 + Cl if a polyprotic acid such as H2SO4 were used instead of HCl?

2007-04-19 15:00:08 · 2 answers · asked by kelsey11490 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

Compare

NH3 + HCl ===> NH4+ + Cl-

with

2NH3 + H2SO4 ===> 2NH4+ + SO42-

The net effect is NH3 + H+ ===> NH4+ with Cl- and SO42- as spectator ions,

2007-04-20 00:12:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

(NH4)2SO4 would be produced.

2007-04-19 19:11:24 · answer #2 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋