In Which of the Following Reactions Does the H₂PO₄^- Ion $\to$

question 85

Multiple Choice

In which of the following reactions does the H₂PO₄^- ion act as an acid?

• A)H₃PO₄ + H₂O \(\to\) H₃O⁺ + H₂PO₄^-
• B)H₂PO₄^- + H₂O \(\to\) H₃O⁺ + HPO₄^2-
• C)H₂PO₄^- + OH^- \(\to\) H₃PO₄ + O^2-
• D)The ion cannot act as an acid.
• E)Two of these.

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