JEE Main Chemistry question
Which of the following is a Bronsted acid as well as Bronsted base?
Answer: (B)
Solution
Water is amphiprotic: it can donate a proton (→OH⁻) or accept one (→H₃O⁺).
Which of the following is a Bronsted acid as well as Bronsted base?
Water is amphiprotic: it can donate a proton (→OH⁻) or accept one (→H₃O⁺).