MCQ
Which of the following can act both as Bronsted acid and Bronsted base
  • A
    $C{l^ - }$
  • $HCO_3^ - $
  • C
    ${H_3}{O^ + }$
  • D
    $O{H^ - }$

Answer

Correct option: B.
$HCO_3^ - $
(b)Those substance accept the proton are called Bronsted base and which is donate the proton are called Bronsted acid.

$HCO_3^ - + {H^ + } $ $ \rightleftharpoons $ $ {H_2}C{O_3}$ Bronsted base.

$HCO_3^ - $ $ \rightleftharpoons $ $ {H^ + } + CO_3^{2- }$ Bronsted acid.

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