Chapter 16, Problem 16.81QP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

In the set of compounds which would be considered as a stronger Lewis acid has to be explained

Concept Information:

According to Lewis theory, acid and base can be defined as follows.

Lewis Acid:

Lewis acid is a substance that can accept a pair of electrons

Example: $\text{BF}{\text{3}}_{}$

Lewis Base:

Lewis base is a substance that can donate a pair of electrons.

Example: ${\text{NH}}_{\text{3}}$

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

In the set of compounds which would be considered as a stronger Lewis acid has to be explained

Concept Information:

According to Lewis theory, acid and base can be defined as follows.

Lewis Acid:

Lewis acid is a substance that can accept a pair of electrons

Example: $\text{BF}{\text{3}}_{}$

Lewis Base:

Lewis base is a substance that can donate a pair of electrons.

Example: ${\text{NH}}_{\text{3}}$