Chapter 14, Problem 82E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The amphiprotic substance in the corresponding reaction is to be identified.

Concept introduction:

According to Brønsted theory of acids and bases, a substance that donates hydrogen ions $\left({\text{H}}^{\text{+}}\right)$ to any other substance is known as an acid. On the other hand, a substance that accepts hydrogen ions $\left({\text{H}}^{\text{+}}\right)$ is known as base. The species that remains after donating proton by a bronsted acid is known as its conjugate base.