Question

Identify the Lewis acid and Lewis base from among the reactants in each of the following equations. Match the words in the left column to the appropriate blanks in the sentences on the right.
1. Fe3+ (aq)+6CN (aq) Fe(CN) (aq)______is the Lewis acid and_____is the Lewis base. is the Lewis
2. CI- (aq) + AlCl3 (aq) AlCl4-____is the Lewis acid and______is the Lewis base.
3. AlBr3 + NH3 H3NAlBr3______is the Lewis acid and______is the Lewis base.
A. AlCl3
B. CN-
C. AlBr3
D. Cl-
E. NH3
F. Fe3+

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Lewis acid: F. Fe₃⁺, Lewis base: B. CN⁻

2. Lewis acid: A. AlCl₃, Lewis base: D. Cl⁻

3. Lewis acid: C. AlBr₃, Lewis base: E. NH₃

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