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In Brønsted–Lowry theory, a base accepts what?

AAn electron pair
BA single proton
CA hydroxide ion
DAn oxygen atom
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. A single proton
A Brønsted–Lowry base accepts a proton from an acid.
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