${NH}_{3}$ cannot release ${OH}^{-}$ ions. It is .

neutral

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an acid

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a base

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Solution

The correct option is C a base
According to Bronsted- Lowry theory, acids donate protons and bases accept protons. Even though ${NH}_{3}$ cannot release ${OH}^{-}$ ions, it can accept protons. So, ${NH}_{3}$ is a base.

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