UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Mains · 2019 · Mains Paper I
Q11(c). Bronsted–Lowry concept
Question
Outline in brief Bronsted-Lowry' s concept of acid and base with requisite illustration.
Answer in brief
An acid donates a proton and a base accepts one; every proton-transfer reaction produces a conjugate acid–base pair on each side.
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All parts of Question 11
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- 11(b) Amine oxide and phosphine oxide reactivity5 marks
- 11(c) Bronsted–Lowry concept10 marks