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Which of the molecule is/are Lewis base as well as Bronsted acid?

A

`C_(2)H_(5)OH`

B

`H_(2)O`

C

`NH_(3)`

D

All of the above

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To determine which molecules are both Lewis bases and Brønsted acids, we need to understand the definitions of these terms: 1. **Lewis Base**: A Lewis base is a substance that can donate a lone pair of electrons to form a covalent bond. 2. **Brønsted Acid**: A Brønsted acid is a substance that can donate a proton (H⁺ ion). Now, let's analyze the given molecules one by one: ### Step 1: Analyze C2H5OH (Ethanol) ...
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