Organic Chemistry 6Th Edition By Smith – Test Bank
Organic Chemistry, 6e (Smith)
Chapter 2 Acids and Bases
1) Which of the following statements is a correct definition for a Brønsted-Lowry acid?
A) Proton acceptor
B) Electron pair donor
C) Electron pair acceptor
D) Proton donor
Answer: D
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 02.01
Topic: Acids and Bases
Bloom’s: 1. Remember
Chapter: 02
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2) Which of the following statements about a Brønsted-Lowry base is true?
A) The net charge may be zero, positive, or negative.
B) All Brønsted-Lowry bases contain a lone pair of electrons or a π bond.
C) All Brønsted-Lowry bases contain a proton.
D) The net charge may be zero or positive.
Answer: B
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 02.01
Topic: Acids and Bases
Bloom’s: 1. Remember
Chapter: 02
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3) Which of the following compounds is both a Brønsted-Lowry acid and base?
A) I, II
B) I, III
C) II, IV
D) I, IV
Answer: B
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 02.01
Topic: Acids and Bases
Bloom’s: 3. Apply
Chapter: 02
4) Which of the following species cannot act as both a Brønsted-Lowry acid and base?
A) HCO3–
B) HSO4–
C) HO–
D) H2PO4–
Answer: C
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 02.01
Topic: Acids and Bases
Bloom’s: 3. Apply
Chapter: 02
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5) Which of the following species is not a Brønsted-Lowry base?
A) BF3
B) NH3
C) H2O
D) PO43-
Answer: A
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Section: 02.01
Topic: Acids and Bases
Bloom’s: 3. Apply
Chapter: 02
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