For the reaction : H 2 O + H 2 O ⇌ A H 3 O + + B OH − Choose the CORRECT statement(s)

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ChemistryCHEMICAL BONDINGHydrogen BondingMedium2 minQB

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For the reaction : $H_{2} \underline{O} + H_{2} O ⇌ A H_{3} O^{+} + B OH^{-}$

Choose the CORRECT statement(s)

Options:(select one or more)

Answer:

C, D

Solution:

In the reaction water + H₂O ⇌ H₃O⁺ + OH⁻, one water molecule donates a proton (acts as Lewis acid) and the other accepts it (acts as Lewis base). Both hydronium ion and OH⁻ can form similar hydrogen-bonded networks with surrounding water molecules, so maximum H-bonded attachment is same. Also, total number of σ-bonds remains unchanged on both sides. Hence (C) and (D) are correct.

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:CHEMICAL BONDINGSubtopic:Hydrogen Bonding

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