Q. According to Lowry and Bronsted, the strength of an acid depends upon
A) The tendency to gain electrons
B) The tendency to lose protons
C) The tendency to accept protons
D) The tendency to lose electrons
Explanation
(b)
According to Bronsted and Lowry concept, a substance is known as an acid if it can donate a proton and as a base if it can accept a proton.
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