In the reaction $2H_2O \rightleftharpoons H_3O^{+} + OH^{-}$,water is

  • A
    $A$. $A$ weak base
  • B
    $B$. $A$ weak acid
  • C
    $C$. Both a weak acid and a weak base
  • D
    $D$. Neither an acid nor a base

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