Three reactions involving H2PO−4 are given below. I. H3PO4+H2O→H3O++H2PO−4 II. H2PO−4+H2O→HPO2−4+H3O+ III. H2PO−4+OH−→H3PO4+O2− In which of the above does H2PO−4 act as an acid?
A
II only
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B
I and II
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C
III only
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D
I only
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Solution
The correct option is A II only Only in reaction (II)H2PO−4, gives H+ to H2O, thus behaves as an acid.