(C) According to the $Brønsted-Lowry$ theory, an acid is defined as a substance that can donate a proton ($H^+$ ion), while a base is defined as a sub

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(C) According to the $Brønsted-Lowry$ theory, an acid is defined as a substance that can donate a proton ($H^+$ ion), while a base is defined as a substance that can accept a proton ($H^+$ ion).Therefore, a base is a proton acceptor.

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According to the $Brønsted-Lowry$ theory, what kind of substance is a base?

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Electron acceptor
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Proton donor
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Proton acceptor
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Amphoteric

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Column $(A)$	Column $(B)$
$(a)$ Lactic acid	$(i)$ Tomato
$(b)$ Acetic acid	$(ii)$ Lemon
$(c)$ Citric acid	$(iii)$ Vinegar
$(d)$ Oxalic acid	$(iv)$ Curd

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Match the acids given in Column $(A)$ with their correct source given in Column $(B)$.
Column $(A)$ Column $(B)$
$(a)$ Lactic acid $(i)$ Tomato
$(b)$ Acetic acid $(ii)$ Lemon
$(c)$ Citric acid $(iii)$ Vinegar
$(d)$ Oxalic acid $(iv)$ Curd