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]
