STANDARDChemistry-Acids and Bases

STANDARD Chemistry Bronsted-Lowry Theory MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium

Classify the following as acid or base according to Bronsted-Lowry concept: (i) CH₃COO⁻ (ii) H₃O⁺ (iii) SO₄²⁻ (iv) HCl

A

(i) Bronsted base (ii) Bronsted base (iii) Bronsted base (iv) Bronsted base

B

(i) Bronsted acid (ii) Bronsted acid (iii) Bronsted acid (iv) Bronsted base

C

(i) Bronsted base (ii) Bronsted acid (iii) Bronsted base (iv) Bronsted acid

D

(i) Bronsted acid (ii) Bronsted acid (iii) Bronsted base (iv) Bronsted base

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Any species which can accept a proton is Bronsted base while which can give a proton is Bronsted acid.

Found an issue with this question?

Explore More Questions