Consider the equilibrium reaction: NH3+H2O⇌NH+4+OH−
Which of the following species act as a Bronsted-Lowry acid?
A
NH3
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B
NH+4
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C
H2O
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D
Both (b) and (c)
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Solution
The correct option is D Both (b) and (c)
Bronsted Lowry’s Concept :
Bronsted acid - species (molecule or ion) which has a tendency to donate a proton.
Bronsted base - species (molecule or ion) which has a tendency to accept a proton.
In the forward reaction, we can see that, H2O donates a proton (H+) to NH3 and hence NH+4 is formed.
For the backward reaction, NH+4 donates a proton to act as Bronsted Lowry acid.
So here, H2O and NH+4 both acts as Bronsted -Lowry acids.