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The species that can act both as a Bronsted acid as well as a base?

A

Na₂CO₃

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OH^-

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C

CO₃^2-

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D

H₂PO₄^-

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Solution

The correct option is D
H₂PO₄^-

${H_{2} P O_{4}}^{-}$ can both donate and accept a proton

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