In the reaction CaO + SO₂ → CaSO₃, CaO acts as a/an _____.   a. Arrhenius base b. Bronsted acid c. Bronsted base d. Lewis acid   explain why

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Problem 12.62PAE: 12.62 Write the formula of the conjugate acid of each of the following bases, (a) OH-, (b) NHj, (c)...
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In the reaction CaO + SO₂ → CaSO₃, CaO acts as a/an _____.
 
a. Arrhenius base
b. Bronsted acid
c. Bronsted base
d. Lewis acid
 
explain why
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