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When Sulfur Trioxide Dissolves in Water, Sulfuric Acid Is Produced

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When sulfur trioxide dissolves in water, sulfuric acid is produced.An intermediate in the reaction is H2O-SO3.In the reaction of the intermediate to produce sulfuric acid,


A) water acts both as an acid and a base.
B) water acts as a proton donor only.
C) water acts as a proton acceptor only.
D) the intermediate undergoes an intramolecular rearrangement to form the product.

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