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Q. Among the following, the one which can act as both Bronsted acid as well as Bronsted base is

J & K CETJ & K CET 2011Equilibrium

Solution:

Water can behave as both Bronsted acid as well as Bronsted base.
$\underset{\text{acid}}{H_2O} + \underset{\text{base}}{H_2O}H_3O^+ + OH^-$