Which one of the following does not act as a Bronsted acid?
A
NH+4
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B
HCO−3
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C
HSO−3
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D
CH3COO−
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Solution
The correct option is DCH3COO− Bronsted acid is an specie which can donate a proton. CH3COO− cannot donate a proton and others can donate a proton so they acts as a bronsted acid.