Question

Rank the acid-base definitions from most specific (exclusive) to most general (inclusive):
Arrhenius, Brønsted-Lowry, Lewis
Arrhenius, Lewis, Brønsted-Lowry
Brønsted-Lowry, Lewis, Arrhenius
Lewis, Arrhenius, Brønsted-Lowry

Answer 1

I know that Lewis acids and bases are the most inclusive because it deals with electron acceptors and donators. so the answer must be A

Answer 2

Answer:

Rank of acid-base definitions from most specific to most general is-

Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry, Lewis

Explanation:

Arrhenius acids are those which contain H atom and furnish proton ($H^{+}$) in aqueous solution. Arrhenius bases are those which contain -OH group and furnish $OH^{-}$ in aqueous solution.

Bronsted-Lowry acids are those which can donate protons. Bronsted-Lowry bases are those which can accept proton.

So clearly, Bronsted-Lowry acids are also Arrhenius acids and Bronsted-Lowry bases are also Arrhenius bases .

Lewis acids are those which can accept electrons. Lewis bases are are those which can donate electrons.

So, donating or furnishing of proton alternatively suggests acceptance of electrons. Also consumption of proton alternatively suggests donation of electrons.

Hence Lewis acid-base are also Arrhenius acid-base as well as Bronsted-Lowry acid-base.