JEE Main Chemistry question
The compound HCl behaves as ... in the reaction, HCl + HF → H₂Cl⁺ + F⁻
Answer: (D)
Solution
HCl accepts a proton from HF to form H₂Cl⁺, i.e. it acts as a (weak) Bronsted base in this reaction.
The compound HCl behaves as ... in the reaction, HCl + HF → H₂Cl⁺ + F⁻
HCl accepts a proton from HF to form H₂Cl⁺, i.e. it acts as a (weak) Bronsted base in this reaction.