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Question

Classify the following molecules and ions as Lewis acids or bases.

i) H₃C⁺

ii) CO

iii) AlCl₃

iv) CH₂=CH₂

Accepted Answer

i) Lewis acid; ii) Lewis base; iii) Lewis acid; iv) Lewis base

Answer

i) Lewis acid; ii) Lewis acid; iii) Lewis base; iv) Lewis base

Answer

i) Lewis base; ii) Lewis acid; iii) Lewis acid; iv) Lewis base

Answer

i) Lewis base; ii) Lewis base; iii) Lewis acid; iv) Lewis acid