Choose the Br∅nsted-Lowry acids and bases in the following equation: HCN + OH^- ⇌ H₂O + CN^- A)acids HCN,CN^- bases OH^-,H₂O B)acids CN^-,OH^- bases HCN,H₂O C)acids HCN,H₂O bases OH^-,CN^- D)acids OH^-,H₂O bases CN^-,HCN E)acids HCN,OH^- bases H₂O,CN^-

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In the Brønsted-Lowry theory, an acid is a substance that can donate a proton (H+), and a base is a substance that can accept a proton. In the given equation, HCN donates a proton to OH- to form H2O, making HCN an acid and OH- a base. Similarly, CN- accepts a proton from H2O to form HCN, making CN- a base and H2O an acid.

Choose the Br∅nsted-Lowry Acids and Bases in the Following Equation