Question

Identify the CORRECT statement.

Options

• Cl⁻ is a Bronsted acid.

• All Lewis acids are also Bronsted acids.

• All Bronsted bases are also Lewis bases.

• H₂O acts as a base towards NH₃ and as an acid towards HCI.

Answer 1

All Bronsted bases are also Lewis bases.

Explanation:

• A Bronsted base is Cl⁻.
• Bronsted acids are not all Lewis acids.
• H₂O reacts with NH₃ as an acid and with HCl as a base.