MCQ
Which of the following species that can act as both Bronsted acid and base?
  • $HSO_4^-$
  • B
    $Na_2CO_3$
  • C
    $SO_4^{-2}$
  • D
    $HPO_3^{2-}$

Answer

Correct option: A.
$HSO_4^-$
a
A Bronsted-Lowry acid is defined as substance that releases $H ^{+}$ ions; a Bronsted-Lowry base is defined as substance that accepts $H ^{+}$ ions. In the given option $O _2^{+}$ neither gives nor accepts $H ^{+}$ ion. $HCl$ only gives $H ^{+}$thus is an acid. $Na _2 CO _3$ can accept $H ^{+}$thus is a base. But $HSO _4^{-}$ can accept $H ^{+}$ to form $H _2 SO _4$ and can release one $H ^{+}$ to form $SO _4^{2-}$, therefore it $i =$ can act as both Bronsted acid and Bronsted base.

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