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H2O(l)+S2HS+OH
In the equation for the reaction represented above, the species acting as acids (proton donors) are:

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H2O(l) and OH
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H2O(l) and HS
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OH and HS
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HS and S2
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H2O(l) and S2
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Solution

The correct option is B H2O(l) and HS
H2O(l)+S2HS+OH
In forward reaction, H2O donates a proton and forms OH ion.
In backward reaction, HS donates a proton to form S2 ion.
Hence, the species acting as acids (proton donors) are HS and H2O(l).

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