wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

What is the reaction given below, called?
H2O(l)+H2O(l)H3O+(aq)+OH(aq)

A
Hydrolysis of water
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Hydration of water
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Disproportionate of water
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Auto-protolysis of water
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is D Auto-protolysis of water
The reaction in which two molecules of the same species react to give ions by proton transfer is known as auto-protolysis or self ionisation. In this reaction, proton from one H2O molecule is transferred to another H2O molecule.
H2O(l)+H2O(l)H3O+(aq)+OH(aq)

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Water - Physical and Chemical Properties
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon