Choose the Br∅nsted-Lowry acids and bases in the following equation: HSO₄^-+ C₂H₃O₂^- ⇌ HC₂H₃O₂ + SO₄^2- A) acids HSO₄^-, SO₄^2- bases HC₂H₃O₂, C₂H₃O₂^- B) acids HSO₄^-, HC₂H₃O₂ bases SO₄^2-, C₂H₃O₂^- C) acids SO₄^2-, HC₂H₃O₂ bases HSO₄^-, C₂H₃O₂^- D) acids SO₄^2-, C₂H₃O₂^- bases HSO₄^-, HC₂H₃O₂ E) acids HSO₄^--, C₂H₃O₂^-- bases HC₂H₃O₂, SO₄^2-

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In the equation, HSO₄^- acts as a Brønsted-Lowry acid because it donates a proton (H+) to form HC₂H₃O₂, which acts as a Brønsted-Lowry base by accepting the proton. Similarly, HC₂H₃O₂ acts as a Brønsted-Lowry acid by donating a proton to form SO₄^2-, which acts as a Brønsted-Lowry base by accepting the proton. Therefore, the best choice is (B).

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