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Published on: August 12, 2026
Select the correct statement regarding the following reaction.
A
and 
behaves as Bronsted-Lowry acids. B
Species, 
and 
behaving as Bronsted-Lowry acids.
and behaving as Bronsted-Lowry acids. C
Species, 
and 
behaves as Bronsted-Lowry acids.
and behaves as Bronsted-Lowry acids. D
Species, 
and 
behaving as Bronsted-Lowry acids.
and behaving as Bronsted-Lowry acids.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
in 
is a source of 
thus, proton is accepted by 
. Thus, 
is a proton donor and 
is a proton-acceptor which is converted into 
(acid). Thus, Bronsted-Lowry acids are: 
and 
.
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