In the reaction 2H 2 O ⇌ H 3 O + + OH – , water is
Chemistry · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Equilibrium
In the reaction 2H2O \(\text { ⇌ }\) H3O+ + OH–, water is
- A weak base
- A weak acid
- Both a weak acid and a weak base
- Neither an acid nor a base
Answer
(C) Both a weak acid and a weak base
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