Which among the following species can act as an acid as well as base according to Lowry theory?

Which among the following species can act as an acid as well as base according to Lowry theory?
  1. $\mathrm{Cl}^{-1}$
  2. $\mathrm{H}_3 \mathrm{O}^{+}$
  3. $\mathrm{HSO}_4^{-}$
  4. $\mathrm{SO}_4^{2-}$

Solution

$\mathrm{HSO}_4^{-}$is an amphoteric specie. It can act as an acid as well as base.

Asked in: MHT CET 2022 (05 Aug Shift 1)

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