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Which of the following can acct both as a Bronsted acid as well as a Bronsted base ?

A

`H_(2)SO_(4)`

B

`HCO_(3)^(-)`

C

`O^(2-)`

D

`NH_(4)^(+)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
Any species that can play dual role of a protone donor as well as of a proton acceptor can act both as a Bronsted acidas well as a Bronsted base:
`underset("Acid")(HCO_(3)^(-))hArr H^(+)+CO_(3)^(2-)`
`underset("Base")(HCO_(3)^(-))+H^(+)hArr H_(2)CO_(3)`.
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