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Three reactions involving `H_(2)PO_(4)^(-)` are given below
`I. H_(3)PO_(4)+H_(2)OrarrH_(3)O^(+)+H_(2)PO_(4)^(-)`
`II. H_(2)PO_(4)^(-)+H_(2)OrarrHPO_(4)^(2-)+H_(3)O^(+)`
`III. H_(2)PO_(4)^(-)+OH^(-)rarrH_(3)PO_(4)+O^(2+)`
In which of the above does `H_(2)PO_(4)^(-)` act as an acid?

A

II only

B

I and II

C

III only

D

I only

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The correct Answer is:
A
Acid is `H^(+)` donor.
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