MCQ
Which one of the following is a bronsted acid but not a bronsted base ?
- ✓$H_2S$
- B$H_2O$
- C$HCO_3^\Theta $
- D$NH_3$
✓
Answer
Correct option: A.
$H_2S$
a
According to Bronsted-Lowry concept of acids and bases, an acid is a substance which can give a proton and a base is a substance which accepts a proton.
According to Bronsted-Lowry concept of acids and bases, an acid is a substance which can give a proton and a base is a substance which accepts a proton.
So, $H _2 S$ is a Bronsted acid.
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