NEETChemistryIonic Equilibrium
What is the primary difference between the Lewis concept and the Brönsted-Lowry concept in terms of acids?
Options
- AIn the Lewis concept, many acids have protons.
- BIn the Lewis concept, all acids have protons.
- CIn the Lewis concept, acids are always neutral species.
- DIn the Lewis concept, many acids do not have protons.
Correct answer
D. In the Lewis concept, many acids do not have protons.
Step-by-step solution
The primary difference between the Lewis concept and the Brönsted-Lowry concept is that in the Lewis concept, many acids do not have protons.