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Which of these substances is an arrhenius acid?

a. c2h6(g)

b. ch4(g)

c. hbr(g)

d. koh(s)e. na3po4?

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The answer to this question would be: c. HBr(g)

Arrhenius concept of acid is the molecule that will form hydrogen ion when dissolved in aqueous solution. Hydrogen bromide of HBr will form a hydrogen ion and a bromide ion.
Kalium hydroxide or KOH will release OH- ion so it would be a base.
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