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Chemistry Hydrogen and Its Compounds ( Not in Syllabus ) Water or Hydride of Oxygen Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 11, 2026

What is the reaction given below called?

A

Hydrolysis of water

B

Hydration of water

C

Disproportionation of water

D

Auto-protolysis of water

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: The reaction in which two molecules of the same species react to give ions by proton transfer is known as auto-protolysis or self ionization. In this reaction, proton from one molecule is transferred to another molecule.

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