Which of the following is/are product(s) of auto protolysis of water?

Hydronium ion

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Hydrogen gas

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Hydroxide ion

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Oxygen gas

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Solution

The correct options are
A Hydronium ion
C Hydroxide ion
Water molecule reacts with itself to form a hydronium ion and a hydroxide ion. This process is called auto protolysis of water.

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