Chapter 14, Problem 81QRT

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The Lewis acid and Lewis base in the given reaction has to be determined.

  $I_2\left(s\right)+I^{-}\left(aq\right)\to I_3{}^{-}\left(aq\right)$

Concept introduction:

Lewis acid:

A substance that can accept a pair of electrons to form a new bond is called as Lewis acid.

Lewis base:

A substance that can donate a pair of electrons to form a new bond is called as Lewis base.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The Lewis acid and Lewis base in the given reaction has to be determined.

  $S{O}_2\left(g\right)+B{F}_3\left(g\right)\to O_{2}SB{F}_3\left(s\right)$

Concept introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The Lewis acid and Lewis base in the given reaction has to be determined.

  $A{u}^{+}\left(aq\right)+2C{N}^{-}\left(aq\right)\to {\left[Au{\left(CN\right)}_2\right]}^{-}\left(aq\right)$

Concept introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The Lewis acid and Lewis base in the given reaction has to be determined.

  $C{O}_2\left(g\right)+H_{2}O\left(l\right)\to H_{2}C{O}_3\left(aq\right)$

Concept introduction:

Refer to part (a).