Why does NH₃ act as a Bronsted-Lowry base in the reaction with HCl?

• A. NH₃ increases the concentration of OH^- in the solution.
• B. NH₃ donates a proton to HCl.
• C. NH₃ decreases the concentration of H⁺ in the solution.
• D. NH₃ accepts a proton from HCl due to its lone pair of electrons.

Answer: (D)