Question

Assertion :An aqueous solution of $HI$ is considered to be a Bronsted-Lowry base. Reason: HI(aq) can accept an $H^{+}$ ion from another species.

• A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion
• B. Both Assertion and the Reason are correct but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion
• C. The Assertion is correct but the Reason is incorrect
• D. Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect

Since $H_2{I}^{+}$ not exist due to highly unstability because of ineffective or poor overlapping of incoming $H^{+}$ with $I^{-}$, HI cannot accept $H^{+}$ ion and thus it cannot act as Bronsted-Lowry base.

Thus both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.