Classify each of the following species as a Lewis acid or a Lewis base.
a. {eq}NH_3 {/eq}
b. {eq}OH^- {/eq}
c. {eq}H^+ {/eq}
d. {eq}BCl_3 {/eq}
Question:
Classify each of the following species as a Lewis acid or a Lewis base.
a. {eq}NH_3 {/eq}
b. {eq}OH^- {/eq}
c. {eq}H^+ {/eq}
d. {eq}BCl_3 {/eq}
Lewis Theory of Acids and Bases:
Lewis Theory defines an acid as an electron-accepting substance. This capacity of the substance to accept electron is due to the presence of an electron-poor region in the substance.
On the other hand, it defines a base as an electron-donating substance. When it is rich in electron, this substance can donate its electrons to form a new bond with a substance.
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a. The nitrogen in ammonia contains a lone pair. This lone pair can be donated by ammonia to form a bond with an acid....
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