MCQ
Which one of the following is called amphoteric solvent
  • A
    Ammonium hydroxide
  • B
    Chloroform
  • C
    Benzene
  • Water

Answer

Correct option: D.
Water
(d) $\mathop {{H_2}O}\limits_{{\rm{Acid}}} \to {H^ + } + O{H^ - }$ [Acid due to donation of proton]

$\mathop {{H_2}O}\limits_{{\rm{Base}}} + {H^ + } \to {H_3}{O^ + }$ [Basic due to gaining of proton]

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