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Which of the following behaves as both Lewis and Bronsted base

A
$$Cl^-$$
B
$$BF_3$$
C
$$CO$$
D
$$HCO_3^{-}$$
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Correct option is D. $$HCO_3^{-}$$
  • Those substances that accept protons are called Bronsted base and those that donate that protons are called Bronsted acid.
from given option, only $$HCO_3^-$$ can behave as both Lewis and Bronsted base
$$HCO_3^{−}+H^+\rightleftharpoons H_2CO_3$$ Bronsted base
$$HCO^{−}_3\rightleftharpoons H^++CO^{2−}_3$$ Bronsted acid

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