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Answer the following in brief :

Write a reaction in which water acts as a base.

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\[\ce{\underset{(Base)}{H2O}_{(l)} + HCl_{(aq)} ⇌ H3O^+_{ (aq)} + Cl^-_{ (aq)}}\]

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Chapter 3: Ionic Equilibria - Exercises [Page 62]

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Balbharati Chemistry [English] 12 Standard HSC
Chapter 3 Ionic Equilibria
Exercises | Q 3. iv. | Page 62

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