Pure water at 25*C undergoes autoionization:
H2O(l) + H2O(l) --><-- HO^-(aq) + H3O^+(aq)
Using Lewis Structures and curved arrow formalism, draw a mechanism for the transfer of a proton from one water molecule to another to form a hydroxide and a hydronium ion. Show all lone pairs or electrons and nonzero formal charges. Identify the Lewis base and the Lewis acid in the reaction.
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