COMEDK2016ChemistryIonic Equilibrium
Which of the following is not an amphoteric substance?
Options
- AH ₂ O
- BNH ₃
- CHNO ₃
- DHCO ₃⁻
Correct answer
C. HNO ₃
Step-by-step solution
HNO ₃ is not an amphoteric substance as, it behave only as acid. It can only donate H ⁺ ions. While, substance like HCO ₃⁻, H ₂ O , and NH ₃ can act as both donor and acceptor to H ⁺ ions, so they are amphoteric in nature.