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why is ammonia termed as a base through it does not contain `OH^(-)` ions?

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Ammonia readily dissolves in water forming ammonium hydroxide . This compound further ionises to give hydroxyl `(OH^(-))` ions in the solution .Due to this reason ammonia is considered a base .
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