Question

Classify each acid as monoprotic, diprotic, and triprotic.
a) H2PO42- -
b) HBO32-
c) C2H5OH -
d) NH4+ -
e) H3BO3 -

Answer 1

Answer:

Hydrochloric acid (HCl), acetic acid (CH3CO2 H or HOAc), nitric acid (HNO3), and benzoic acid (C6H5CO2H) are all monoprotic acids.