Chapter 17, Problem 4E

a) Write a net ionic equation to show that hypochlorous acid behaves as a Brønsted-Lowry acid in water.

b) The substance triethanolamine is a weak nitrogen-containing base, like ammonia. Write a net ionic equation to show that triethanolamine, ${\text{C}}_{\text{6}}{\text{H}}_{\text{15}}{\text{O}}_{\text{3}}\text{N}$, behaves as a Brønsted-Lowry base in water.