JEE Main Chemistry question

Which one of the following is called amphoteric solvent? [UP SEE 2004]

(A)Ammonium hydroxide
(B)Chloroform
(C)Benzene
(D)WaterCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

An amphoteric (amphiprotic) solvent is one that can behave as both an acid and a base — water self-ionises () and can donate a proton to a stronger base (acting as an acid) or accept a proton from a stronger

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