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According to Bronsted concept, water is a/an:
According to Bronsted concept, water is a/an:
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The correct option is C both acid and base
Since water is a proton donor in this reaction, it is acting as a Brønsted-Lowry acid. Because of its ability to both accept and donate protons, water is known as an amphoteric or amphiprotic substance, meaning that it can act as either a Brønsted-Lowry acid or a Brønsted-Lowry base.
Since water is a proton donor in this reaction, it is acting as a Brønsted-Lowry acid. Because of its ability to both accept and donate protons, water is known as an amphoteric or amphiprotic substance, meaning that it can act as either a Brønsted-Lowry acid or a Brønsted-Lowry base.
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