Which statement concerning the autoionization (self-ionization) of water is false?
2H2O --> H3O+(aq) + OH−(aq)
A. This reaction is an acid-base reaction according to the Brønsted-Lowry theory.
B. Water is amphiprotic.
C. A H2O molecule may react as an acid by donating a proton.
D. In this reaction H3O+ and OH− are a conjugate acid-base pair.
E. A H2O molecule may react as a base by accepting a proton.
Answer: In this reaction, H3O+ and OH- are a conjugate acid-base pair