Autoionization occurs when two solvent molecules collide and a proton is transferred between them. Write the autoionization reaction for acetic acid, CH3COOH.

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Autoionization occurs when two solvent molecules collide and a proton is transferred between them. Write the autoionization reaction for acetic acid, CH3COOH.

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2CH3COOH (l) ⇒⇒⇒⇒ (CH3COOH2) + + (CH3COO) –

Explanation:

Remember that ionization is a process by which an atom or molecule receives a negative or positive charge by gaining or losing electrons during a chemical reaction. But the auto-ionization reaction of acetic acid reacts with the two solvent molecules (CH3COOH2) ++ (CH3COO-) and a proton is transferred between them.