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MHT CET · Chemistry · Ionic Equilibrium

Which among the following species can act as an acid as well as base according to Lowry theory?

  1. A \(\mathrm{Cl}^{-1}\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{O}^{+}\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{HSO}_4^{-}\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{SO}_4^{2-}\)
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(C) \(\mathrm{HSO}_4^{-}\)

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\(\mathrm{HSO}_4^{-}\)is an amphoteric specie.
It can act as an acid as well as base.