Exercise 15.8 H2PO3 is amphoteric. Part A Write equation that demonstrate its ac

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Exercise 15.8

H2PO3 is amphoteric.

Part A

Write equation that demonstrate its acidic nature.

Express your answer as a chemical equation. Identify all of the phases in your answer.

H2PO3+H2OHPO4+H3O+

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Part B

Write equation that demonstrate its basic nature.

Express your answer as a chemical equation. Identify all of the phases in your answer.

H2PO3(aq)+H2O(l)<>H3PO4(aq)+OH(aq)

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Exercise 15.8

H2PO3 is amphoteric.

Part A

Write equation that demonstrate its acidic nature.

Express your answer as a chemical equation. Identify all of the phases in your answer.

H2PO3+H2OHPO4+H3O+

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Part B

Write equation that demonstrate its basic nature.

Express your answer as a chemical equation. Identify all of the phases in your answer.

H2PO3(aq)+H2O(l)<>H3PO4(aq)+OH(aq)

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Explanation / Answer

Given species is H2PO32- and when we have to show it acidity then we have to show it as follow

H2PO3- (aq) + H2O(l) -- > HPO32- (aq) + H3O+ (aq)

Part B

When it acts as base the it abstract the proton from the water

H2PO3- (aq) + H2O(l) -- > H3PO3 (aq) + OH- (aq)

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