Question
Is ClO2>- a Bronsted acid, base, or both?
Answers
DrBob222
ClO2^- is a Bronsted base because it accepts a proton.
H^+ + ClO2^- ==> HClO2
It can't be a Bronsted acid for it has no H^+ to donate to anything.
H^+ + ClO2^- ==> HClO2
It can't be a Bronsted acid for it has no H^+ to donate to anything.