In the reaction: ch3coo-+nh4++nh3 what is the reactant acid and its conjugate base?

Answer : The reactant acid and conjugate base in this reaction is, and .

Explanation :

Conjugate acid : A species that is formed by receiving of a proton by a base is known as conjugate acid.

Conjugate base : A species that is formed by donating of a proton by an acid is known as conjugate base.

The given chemical reaction is,

In this reaction, (base) react with (acid) to give (conjugate acid) and (conjugate base).

Therefore, the reactant acid and conjugate base in this reaction is, and .

c is having 4 valence electrons and is bonded to three hydrogens and one sulphur atom, therefore, the number of bond pair is equal to four. as all the valence electrons are used in forming the bonds so, there is no lone pair left on carbon.

s is having 6 valence electrons and is bonded to one other sulfur atom and one carbon atom, therefore, the number of bond pair is equal to 2. as only two valence electrons are used in forming the bonds so, four electrons are left. therefore, two lone pairs are present on s.