Question

Identify the Bronsted acid in the following equation:

PO3-4 + H2O (l) →HPO2-4 (aq) + OH- (aq)

(A) OH-

(B) PO43-

(C) HPO4

(D) H2O

Answer 1

Correct option (D) H2O

Explanation:

H2O will act as Bronsted acid as provided H+ ion.