Chapter 16.7, Problem 2Q

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The site of attachment of a proton to the molecule Atropine when it is added to sulfuric acid.

Concept introduction: According to Bronsted and Lowry definition of an acid-base, an acid is a substance which donates an ${\text{H}}^{\text{+}}$ ion in a solution whereas a base is a substance which accepts an ${\text{H}}^{\text{+}}$ ion in a solution.

According to Lewis acid-base theory, an acid is a substance which is electron deficient it can accept the lone pair of electrons whereas a base is a substance which is electron rich and donates a lone pair of electron.

According to the Arrhenius definition, an acid is a substance which produces ${\text{H}}^{\text{+}}$ ions in the solution whereas a base is a substance which produces ${\text{OH}}^{-}$ ions in a solution.