Three reactions involving H2PO4 are given below:
(i) H3PO4 + H2O H3O+ + H2PO4
(ii) H2PO4 + H2OHPO42– + H3O+
(iii) H2PO4 + OHH3PO4 + O2–
In which of the above does H2PO4 act as an acid?

(a) (i) only 

(b) (ii) only

(c) (i) and (ii) 

(d) (iii) only

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(b) : In equation (ii), H2PO4acts as a proton donor and thus, acts as an acid.

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