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How are acids described in terms of their role in the Brönsted-Lowry theory?

Options

  1. AAcids are proton donors.
  2. BAcids are proton acceptors.
  3. CAcids are hydroxide ion donors.
  4. DAcids are hydroxide ion acceptors.

Correct answer

A. Acids are proton donors.

Step-by-step solution

In the Brönsted-Lowry theory, acids are described as proton donors.

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