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Published on: August 13, 2026
Which of the following cannot act both as Bronsted acid and as Bronsted base
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Bronsted acid is capable of donating a proton and Bronsted base is ‘capable of’ accepting a proton. Hense 
and 
can act as both Bronsted acid and base but 
can act only as Bronsted acid.
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