the-ion-hco3-aq-can-act-as-an-acid-or-a-base-in-water-a-write-the-reaction-for-i

(a).

##HCO_(3(aq))^(-)+H_((aq))^+rarrH_2CO_(3(aq))##

(b).

##HCO_(3(aq))^(-)rarrCO_(3(aq))^(2-)+H_((aq))^(+)##

The Lowry Bronsted theory describes an acid as a proton donor and a base as a proton acceptor.

On this basis you can see in (a) it is acting as a base and in (b) it is acting as an acid.

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