Concept explainers
Explain the difference between a monoprotic acid, a diprotic acid, and a triprotic acid. Give an example of each.
Interpretation:
The difference between monoprotic, diprotic and triprotic acid are to mentioned giving examples.
Concept introduction:
According to Arrhenius,
Acid is a substance which gives hydrogen ion in aqueous solution.
Acids are classified into monoprotic, diprotic and triprotic acid according to number of hydrogen ions it gives in aqueous solution.
Answer to Problem 60A
Acid | Monoprotic | Diprotic | Triprotic |
Definition | Can donate one hydrogen ion | Can donate two hydrogen ions | Can donate three hydrogen ions |
Example |
Explanation of Solution
Monoprotic Acid: The acid which can donate one hydrogen ion is monoprotic acid.
Example:
Diprotic Acid: The acid which can donate two hydrogen ions is diprotic acid.
Example:
Triprotic Acid: The acid which can donate three hydrogen ions is triprotic acid.
Example:
Thus acid which gives one hydrogen ion is monoprotic, which gives two is diprotic and which gives three is triprotic acid.
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