MCQ
In the reaction $2{H_2}O \rightleftharpoons {H_3}{O^ + } + O{H^ - }$, water is
- AA weak base
- BA weak acid
- ✓Both a weak acid and a weak base
- DNeither an acid nor a base
✓
Answer
Correct option: C.
Both a weak acid and a weak base
(c)Because their conjugate base and conjugate acids are strong.
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