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JEE Main 2022 — Ionic Equilibrium Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th June Evening Shift

Question

Given below are two statements one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R :

Assertion A : The amphoteric nature of water is explained by using Lewis acid/base concept.

Reason R : Water acts as an acid with NH3 and as a base with H2S.

In the light of the above statements choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Choose an option

Show full solutionCorrect option: D
Correct answer
DA is false but R is true.

Step-by-step explanation

The amphoteric nature of water is explained by using Bronsted-Lowry acid base concept





Hence, A is false but R is true

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