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The phenomenon called "levelling effect" for weak acids will be observed in ________ solvents.

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Levelling effect = acid strength appears same in proton-accepting solvents.
Updated On: Jun 16, 2025
  • aprotic
  • protophilic
  • protogenic
  • amphiprotic
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Protophilic solvents (like water, ammonia) accept protons readily, leading to the levelling effect where all strong acids appear equally strong because they donate protons to the solvent and form the same conjugate acid.
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