asked 115k views
1 vote

Which compounds are acting like Brønsted-Lowry acids in the following acid-base equilibrium?

HCO3− + H2O  H2CO3 and OH −

asked
User Gbegley
by
7.8k points

1 Answer

4 votes

The compound that acts like Bronsted-Lowry acids in the following acid base equilibrium is the H2O and H2CO3. It is because H2CO3 is able to donate the proton in reverse where as the water is also able to donate a proton by following the forward reaction.

answered
User Jason Byrne
by
8.2k points
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.