Select the two Brønsted-Lowry acids in the following equation: HNO₂(aq)+ H₂O(l)⇌ NO₂⁻(aq)+ H₃O⁺(aq) A)HNO₂ and H₂O B)HNO₂ and NO₂⁻ C)HNO₂ and H₃O⁺ D)H₂O and H₃O⁺ E)NO₂⁻ and H₃O⁺

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HNO₂ donates a proton (H⁺) to H₂O, forming H₃O⁺. Therefore, HNO₂ is the Brønsted-Lowry acid. H₃O⁺ is also a Brønsted-Lowry acid because it can donate a proton to NO₂⁻.

Select the Two Brønsted-Lowry Acids in the Following Equation: HNO2(aq)

Select the Two Brønsted-Lowry Acids in the Following Equation: HNO₂(aq)