Which of the following substances is never a Brønsted-Lowry acid in an aqueous solution? A) sodium dihydrogen phosphate,NaH₂PO₄(s) B) sodium acetate,NaCH₃CO₂(s) C) ammonium nitrate,NH₄NO₃(s) D) hydrogen bromide,HCl(g) E) sodium bicarbonate,NaHCO₃(s)

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Sodium acetate (NaCH3COO) acts as a Brønsted-Lowry base in an aqueous solution, as it can accept a proton (H+) from water to form acetic acid (CH3COOH) and hydroxide ions (OH-), rather than donating a proton to become an acid.

Which of the Following Substances Is Never a Brønsted-Lowry Acid