Chapter 14.2D, Problem 14.2P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structure of the resulting aluminum chloride etherate complex is to be shown when aluminum trichloride reacts with ether.

Concept introduction:

Lewis bases are defined as those species which can donate its lone pair of electron to other species to form a new bond. Examples: ether and ${\text{NH}}_{\text{3}}$.

Lewis acids are defined as those species which can accept the lone pair of electron from other species to form a new bond. Examples: ${\text{AlCl}}_{\text{3}}$ and ${\text{BH}}_{\text{3}}$.