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(a)
Interpretation:
Whether the acid-base reaction between
Concept Introduction:
As per the definition proposed by
An acid serves to accept an electron-pair from another electron-rich species while a base donates electrons to another electron-deficient species in the reaction in accordance with Lewis's definition. For instance of Lewis, acids include
The acid is a species involved in the release of a proton whereas a base is the one that accepts an
(b)
Interpretation:
Whether the given acid-base reaction between
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
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