alleryIn autoionization, two liquid water molecules interact to produce:
AH2 and O2 gases
BTwo neutral radicals
COH- and H3O+ ions
DH2O2 and H2 gas
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. OH- and H3O+ ions
Autoionization of water generates one hydroxide anion and one hydronium cation.
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