Which of the following compounds is a Brønsted-Lowry base but not an Arrhenius base? A) HCl B) NaOH C) NH₃ D) Ca(OH)₂ E) CH₃COOH

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Brønsted-Lowry bases are substances that can accept a proton (H+), whereas Arrhenius bases produce hydroxide ions (OH-) in water. NH3 (ammonia) can accept a proton but does not produce OH- in water, making it a Brønsted-Lowry base but not an Arrhenius base.

Which of the Following Compounds Is a Brønsted-Lowry Base but Not