What is the role of methylchloride (CH3CI) in the following reaction? 24 CH3CI AICI, AICI4 Multiple Choice Lewis acid Lewis base Brønsted-Lowry acid Brønsted-Lowry base

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### Question 24

**What is the role of methyl chloride (CH₃Cl) in the following reaction?**

\[ \text{CH}_3\text{Cl} + \text{AlCl}_3 \rightarrow \text{CH}_3^+ + \text{AlCl}_4^- \]

#### Multiple Choice Options

- Lewis acid
- Lewis base
- Brønsted-Lowry acid
- Brønsted-Lowry base

### Explanation

The diagram illustrates a chemical reaction where methyl chloride (CH₃Cl) interacts with aluminum chloride (AlCl₃), resulting in the formation of a methyl cation (CH₃⁺) and a tetrachloroaluminate anion (AlCl₄⁻).

1. **Lewis Acid**: A substance that can accept an electron pair.
2. **Lewis Base**: A substance that can donate an electron pair.
3. **Brønsted-Lowry Acid**: A substance that can donate a proton (H⁺).
4. **Brønsted-Lowry Base**: A substance that can accept a proton.
Transcribed Image Text:### Question 24 **What is the role of methyl chloride (CH₃Cl) in the following reaction?** \[ \text{CH}_3\text{Cl} + \text{AlCl}_3 \rightarrow \text{CH}_3^+ + \text{AlCl}_4^- \] #### Multiple Choice Options - Lewis acid - Lewis base - Brønsted-Lowry acid - Brønsted-Lowry base ### Explanation The diagram illustrates a chemical reaction where methyl chloride (CH₃Cl) interacts with aluminum chloride (AlCl₃), resulting in the formation of a methyl cation (CH₃⁺) and a tetrachloroaluminate anion (AlCl₄⁻). 1. **Lewis Acid**: A substance that can accept an electron pair. 2. **Lewis Base**: A substance that can donate an electron pair. 3. **Brønsted-Lowry Acid**: A substance that can donate a proton (H⁺). 4. **Brønsted-Lowry Base**: A substance that can accept a proton.
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