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Which of the following substances cannot act as both acid as well as a base?(a) amphoteric substance(b) amphiprotic substance(c) ampholyte(d) protophilicThe question was asked by my college professor while I was bunking the class.Enquiry is from Equilibrium topic in section Equilibrium of Chemistry – Class 11

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Correct CHOICE is (d) protophilic

To explain: Amphoteric or amphiprotic substance or ampholytes are the substances which ACT as an acid as well as a base and EXAMPLE for this is WATER. It acts as an acid with Ammonia and base with acetic acid.



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