Chapter 15, Problem 124E

(a)

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To determine: Whether ${\text{BeCl}}_{\text{2}}$ is a Lewis acid or a Lewis base.

(b)

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To determine: Whether ${\text{OH}}^{-}$ is a Lewis acid or a Lewis base.

(c)

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To determine: Whether $\text{B}{\left(\text{OH}\right)}_{\text{3}}$ is a Lewis acid or a Lewis base.

(d)

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To determine: Whether ${\text{CN}}^{-}$ is a Lewis acid or a Lewis base.