Equilibrium Question 136

Question: Which one of the following is called amphoteric solvent [UPSEAT 2004]

Options:

A) Ammonium hydroxide

B) Chloroform

C) Benzene

D) Water

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

$ \underset{Acid}{\mathop{H_2O}},\to {H^{+}}+O{H^{-}} $ [Acid due to donation of proton] $ \underset{Base}{\mathop{H_2O}},+{H^{+}}\to H_3{O^{+}} $ [Basic due to gaining of proton]



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