Question

What equation shows how the cation of C6H5NH3+ acts like an acid?

Answer 1

`C_6H_5NH_3^(+)(aq)+H_2O(l)-> C_6H_5NH_2(aq)+H_3O^+(aq)`

Explanation:

`C_6H_5NH_3^(+)(aq)+H_2O(l)-> C_6H_5NH_2(aq)+H_3O^+(aq)`

For a substance to act as a Bronsted Lowry acid, it has to donate a hydrogen ion `(H^+)` , which is what it does in the equation above