NEETChemistryHydrogen
What do you understand by the term ’auto-protolysis’ of water and What is its significance?
Options
- AAuto-protolysis of water refers to the decomposition of water into hydrogen and oxygen gas when exposed to sun
- BAuto-protolysis of water is the reaction of water with acids to form hydronium ions (H 3 O+) and hydroxide ion
- CAuto-protolysis of water involves the self-ionization of water molecules into hydronium ions (H 3 O + ) and hy
- DAuto-protolysis of water is a chemical reaction that occurs when water reacts with metals to form metal hydrox
Correct answer
C. Auto-protolysis of water involves the self-ionization of water molecules into hydronium ions (H 3 O + ) and hy
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (C) Auto-protolysis of water involves the self-ionization of water molecules into hydronium ions (H 3 O + ) and hydroxide ions (OH - ) without the presence of other substances ,this proves the amphoteric nature of water