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Look at the equation. Which is the Brønsted-Lowry base?

Look at the equation. Which is the Brønsted-Lowry base?-example-1
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Answer:

H₂O

Step-by-step explanation:

A Brønsted-Lowry base accepts protons. As seen in the equation, H₂O gains a proton to become H₃O⁺. It has gained one proton- a hydrogen atom.

C₂H₃O₂⁻ is a conjugate base.

H₃O⁺ is a conjugate acid.

HC₂H₃O₂ is an acid [or a Brønsted-Lowry acid].

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Answer:

the answer is H3O+.......

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