The species: can act both as Bronsted acids and bases. For each case give the corresponding conjugate acid and base.
All Arrhenius acids are Bronsted acids while all Arrhenius bases arc not Bronsted bases. Discuss.
What are the limitations (drawbacks) of Bronsted-Lowry concept of acids and bases?
(i) It fails to explain the reaction between acidic oxides (SO2, SO3 etc.) and basic oxides (BaO, CaO, Na2O etc.) because, in such reactions, no proton transfer occurs.
(ii) It fails to recognise the acidic character of FeCl3, AlCl3 BF3 etc.
Discuss in brief Lewis concept of acids and bases.
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Discuss the electronic concept of acids and bases.