31. Which of the following behaves as acid only? A. HCO3- B. NH4+ C. HSO4- D. CH3COO-

SmRndGuy asked Mar 8, 2023

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31. Which of the following behaves as acid only?

A. HCO3-
B. NH4+
C. HSO4-
D. CH3COO-

SmRndGuy asked Mar 8, 2023

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Answer:

A. HCO3- is the answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

HCO3- acts as an acid in the presence of OH- but as a base in the presence of HF.

August Kimo answered Mar 14, 2023

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