According to the Following Reaction, Which Molecule Is Acting as a Base

question 135

Multiple Choice

According to the following reaction, which molecule is acting as a base? H₂O + H₂SO₄ → H₃O+ + HSO₄-

• A)H₂SO₄
• B)H₂O
• C)H₃O+
• D)HSO₄-
• E)none of the above

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