Consider a solvent AB that undergoes autoionization to produce AB₂^- and A⁺ ions. Then the correct definition of acids and bases in this solvent would be: A) An acid would increase the concentration of A⁺ while a base would increase the concentration of AB₂^-. B) An acid would increase the concentration of AB₂^- while a base would increase the concentration of A⁺. C) The definition cannot be provided without knowing the exact nature of A and B.

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In this solvent system, an acid is defined as a substance that increases the concentration of the cation (A⁺), while a base increases the concentration of the anion (AB₂^-).

Consider a Solvent AB That Undergoes Autoionization to Produce AB2-

Consider a Solvent AB That Undergoes Autoionization to Produce AB₂^-