In: Chemistry
In the following reaction, which reactant is a Brønsted-Lowry acid?
NaHS(aq) + HCN(aq) → NaCN(aq) + H2S(aq)
NaHS(aq) + HCN(aq) → NaCN(aq) + H2S(aq)
bronsted acid --> will donate H+ ions
HCN --> H+ and CN-
then
HCN is the bronsted acid