MEDIUMMCQ SINGLENEET 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.

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