wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

A compound HA when reacting with S, it dissociates as shown below:

HA+S A + SH+

What are S and A?


A

S is Bronsted acid and A is Bronsted base.

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B

S is Bronsted Lowry base and A is Bronsted Lowry acid.

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C

Both S and A are Bronsted Lowry acid.

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D

Both S and A are Bronsted Lowry base.

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is B

S is Bronsted Lowry base and A is Bronsted Lowry acid.


Since S is accepting a proton, it is Bronsted Lowry base. A is donating a proton, hence, it is Bronsted Lowry acid.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
What is an Acid and a Base?
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon