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In the equation hcl(g) + h2o(l) ® h3o+(aq) + cl–(aq), which species is a brønsted-lowry acid?

a. hcl

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According to Bronsted-Lowery Concept, An Acid is a specie which can donate H⁺ and Base is a specie which tends to accept H⁺.

In equation given as,

HCl₍g₎ + H₂O₍l₎ → H₃O⁺₍aq₎ + Cl⁻₍aq₎

In this reaction HCl is loosing proton and converting into conjugate base Cl⁻ and H₂O is accepting proton and converting into conjugate base H₃O⁺.

Result:
Acid = HCl
Base = H₂O
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