Question

Complete this equation to show how pyridine, C5H5N, acts as a Brønsted-Lowry base in water.C5H5N+H2O--->

Answer 1

Answer : The complete equation will be,

`C_5H_5N+H_2O\rightleftharpoons C_5H_5NH^++OH^-`

Explanation :

According to the Bronsted Lowry concept, Bronsted Lowry-acid is a substance that donates one or more hydrogen ion in a reaction and Bronsted Lowry-base is a substance that accepts one or more hydrogen ion in a reaction.

The given reaction will be,

`C_5H_5N+H_2O\rightleftharpoons C_5H_5NH^++OH^-`

In this reaction,
`C_5H_5NH^+` is act as a Bronsted Lowry-base by accepting one hydrogen ion from the water and
`OH^-` is act as a Bronsted Lowry-acid by donating one hydrogen ion to pyridine.

Answer 2

C5H5H + H2O → C5H5NH+ + OH-

Step-by-step explanation:

C5H5H + H2O → C5H5NH+ + OH-

C5H5N + H+ → C5H5NH+

C5H5N - Proton acceptor

• A Bronsted-Lowry base is a solution that acts as a proton or hydrogen ion acceptor.
• A Bronsted-Lowry acid on the other hand, is a solution that acts as a proton or hydrogen ion donor.

• In our case; C5H5N is the Proton acceptor while H2O is the proton Donor.