Identify the Acid or Base Behavior of Each Substance in These

question 57

Multiple Choice

Identify the acid or base behavior of each substance in these reactions: HSO₄- + H₂O ⇌ OH- + H₂SO₄

• A)HSO₄- acts as an acid, H₂O acts as a base, OH- acts as an acid, H₂SO₄ acts as a base.
• B)HSO₄- acts as a base, H₂O acts as an acid, OH- acts as an acid, H₂SO₄ acts as a base.
• C)HSO₄- acts as an acid, H₂O acts as a base, OH- acts as a base, H₂SO₄ acts as an acid.
• D)HSO₄- acts as a base, H₂O acts as an acid, OH- acts as a base, H₂SO₄ acts as an acid.

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