What name is given to a reaction in which one molecule ionises by reacting with another of its own kind?
ANeutralisation of the two molecules
BHydrolysis of one of the molecules
CAutoionisation of that substance
DDisproportionation of the species
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Autoionisation of that substance
1. In pure water a few molecules pass protons to other water molecules.
2. The products are the hydronium ion and the hydroxide ion.
3. A reaction between two molecules of the same substance that yields ions is autoionisation.
4. Neutralisation needs a separate acid and base, so it does not describe this case.
_Source: OpenStax Chemistry (CC BY 4.0), Ch 14 "Acid-Base Equilibria", section 14.1 Brønsted-Lowry Acids and Bases_
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