ammoniais un ionised in gaseous state but in aqueous solution it is a weak electrolyte

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In gaseous state , ammonia remains in unionised form. But in aqueous solution , ammonia will react with water and forms ammonium hydroxide. The reaction will be :
NH₃ + H₂O $\to$ NH₄OH
NH₄OH will dissociate partially in water.

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ammoniais un ionised in gaseous state but in aqueous solution it is a weak electrolyte

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In gaseous state , ammonia remains in unionised form. But in aqueous solution , ammonia will react with water and forms ammonium hydroxide. The reaction will be :
NH₃ + H₂O $\to$ NH₄OH
NH₄OH will dissociate partially in water.