MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Advanced ChemistryPhysical ChemistryIonic equilibriumTheory of Acids and Bases
According to Lowry and Bronsted system, the chloride ion (Cl–) in aqueous solution is a
A.Weak base✓ Correct
B.Strong base
C.Weak acid
D.Strong acid.
Explanation
The reaction of chloride with water is as shown: 2 3 HCl H O H O Cl -> Since HCl is a strong acid, therefore its conjugate base (chloride ion) is weak.