How do $H^{+}$ ions exist in water

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$H^{+}$ ions do not exist independently, it gains the unshared electron pairs on the oxygen in the water molecule to form a hydronium ion

$H^{+} + H_{2} O ⟶ H_{3} O^{+}$

Hence $H^{+}$ ions in water are found as hydronium ions.

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How do H+ ions exist in water

H+ ions do not exist independently, it gains the unshared electron pairs on the oxygen in the water molecule to form a hydronium ion H++H2O⟶H3O+ Hence H+ ions in water are found as hydronium ions.

How do $H^{+}$ ions exist in water

$H^{+}$ ions do not exist independently, it gains the unshared electron pairs on the oxygen in the water molecule to form a hydronium ion

$H^{+} + H_{2} O ⟶ H_{3} O^{+}$

Hence $H^{+}$ ions in water are found as hydronium ions.