A-LevelChemistryEquilibria9701/12 · Feb/Mar 2022 · Q131 Mark
Diethylzinc, (C₂H₅)₂Zn, is added to NaOH(aq). Two reactions occur. reaction 1 (C₂H₅)₂Zn + H₂O → ZnO + 2C₂H₆ reaction 2 H₂O + ZnO + 2OH⁻ → Zn(OH)₄²⁻ In these reactions, which compounds act as Brønsted-Lowry acids?
A(C₂H₅)₂Zn, H₂O
BH₂O, H₂O
CH₂O, ZnO
Dthe reaction is not acid/base, ZnO
✓ Correct answer
B: H₂O, H₂O
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