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The species: H2O can act both as Bronsted-acid and base. For each case give the corresponding conjugate acid and conjugate base. |
Answer» H2O can act both as Bronsted -acid and base as it can accept and donate proton. It undergoes auto-ionisation to form corresponding conjugate acid (H3O+) and conjugate base (OH-). H2O (1) Acid + H2O (1) Acid ⇋ H3O+ (aq) Conjugate acid + OH-(aq) Conjugate base |
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