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Consider this reaction: HCO3− + H2S → H2CO3 + HS−
Which is the Bronsted-Lowry base?
H2S
HCO3-
HS–
H2CO3
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HCO3−
Explanation: HCO3− accepts a proton from H2S to become H2CO3, so it acts as the Brønsted–Lowry base. H2S is the Brønsted–Lowry acid (donates H+); HS− and H2CO3 are the corresponding conjugate base and conjugate acid.
Explanation: HCO3− accepts a proton from H2S to become H2CO3, so it acts as the Brønsted–Lowry base. H2S is the Brønsted–Lowry acid (donates H+); HS− and H2CO3 are the corresponding conjugate base and conjugate acid.
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