Consider a Solvent AB That Undergoes Autoionization to Produce AB₂^-

question 7

Multiple Choice

Consider a solvent AB that undergoes autoionization to produce AB₂^- and A⁺ ions. Then the correct definition of acids and bases in this solvent would be:

• A) An acid would increase the concentration of A⁺ while a base would increase the concentration of AB₂^-.
• B) An acid would increase the concentration of AB₂^- while a base would increase the concentration of A⁺.
• C) The definition cannot be provided without knowing the exact nature of A and B.

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