Question

For the reaction CH3COOH→CH3COO– + H+, which statement is true?

CH3COOH is a Brønsted-Lowry base.


CH3COO– is an Arrhenius base.


CH3COOH is a Brønsted-Lowry acid.


CH3COO– is a Lewis base

Answer 1

CH3COOH is a Brønsted-Lowry acid since it donates a proton. CH3COO− is neither an Arrhenius base nor a Brønsted-Lowry acid, but it is a Brønsted-Lowry base and a Lewis base.

Step-by-step explanation:

For the reaction CH3COOH → CH3COO− + H+, CH3COOH is a Brønsted-Lowry acid because it donates a proton to form CH3COO−. CH3COO− is not an Arrhenius base because it does not increase the concentration of OH− ions in water. Instead, CH3COO− can be considered a Brønsted-Lowry base as it has the potential to accept a proton, and a Lewis base because it can donate a pair of electrons.

Answer 2

Answer:

A= Brønsted-Lowry base