Which of the following terms describes the role of ethene in the acid-base reaction shown?
A)Brønsted-Lowry acid
B)Brønsted-Lowry base
C)Lewis acid
D)Lewis base

Question

Which of the following terms describes the role of ethene in the acid-base reaction shown? 
A)Brønsted-Lowry acid 
B)Brønsted-Lowry base 
C)Lewis acid 
D)Lewis base

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ethene is accepting a proton (H+) from the hydrochloric acid, making it a Brønsted-Lowry base. It is not donating a pair of electrons, which would make it a Lewis base, or accepting a pair of electrons, which would make it a Lewis acid.

Which of the Following Terms Describes the Role of Ethene