O Levels Chemistry (5070)•5070/12/M/J/21

Explanation
Ammonia undergoes neutralisation as a base reacting with an acid
Steps:
- Aqueous ammonia (NH₃) acts as a base, accepting protons.
- It reacts with phosphoric acid (H₃PO₄) or a phosphate source to form ammonium phosphate ((NH₄)₃PO₄).
- This acid-base reaction produces a salt, characteristic of neutralisation.
- No evidence of burning, electron transfer, or insoluble product formation.
Why B is correct:
- Neutralisation is the reaction of an acid and base to form a salt and water, as in NH₃ + H₃PO₄ → (NH₄)₃PO₄ (balanced appropriately).
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Combustion requires oxygen and produces heat/flame, not a salt like ammonium phosphate.
- C: Oxidation involves electron loss or gain, unrelated to salt formation here.
- D: Precipitation forms an insoluble solid from solution, but ammonium phosphate is typically soluble.
Final answer: B
Topic: Preparation of salts
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