Asked by Rachel White on Jul 09, 2024
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According to the Lewis definition, which of the following may act as acids?
A) NH3
B) HCl
C) AlCl3
D) A & B
E) A, B, & C
Lewis Definition
A theory of acids and bases where acids accept a pair of electrons during a reaction, while bases donate a pair of electrons.
Acids
Substances that donate protons (hydrogen ions) in aqueous solutions and can react with bases to form salts, often characterized by a sour taste.
- Correctly identify substances that act as Lewis acids and Lewis bases according to the Lewis definition.
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Zybrea KnightJul 09, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
According to the Lewis definition, an acid is a substance that can accept a pair of electrons. All the given options, including ammonia (NH3, which seems to be a typographical error for NH3), HCl, and AlCl3 (presumably meant to be AlCl3), can act as Lewis acids. NH3 can act as a Lewis base but in certain contexts, it can accept an electron pair, making it a Lewis acid. HCl can donate a proton (H+) and accept an electron pair in the process, and AlCl3 can accept an electron pair due to the empty orbitals of aluminum.
Learning Objectives
- Correctly identify substances that act as Lewis acids and Lewis bases according to the Lewis definition.