Question

What is autoprotolysis of water and its significance?

Answer 1

A proton (hydron) transfer reaction between two identical molecules .one acting as a Brønsted acid and the other as a Brønsted base. For example water undergoes self ionization as shown below. 2H2O → H3O + + OH- The significance ofautoprotolysis of water is that water can act as amphoteric substance.