why cations are Lewis acids
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Metal cations have two characteristics that allow them to act as Lewis acids: 1. Their positive charge attracts electrons. ... Compounds or ions that have lone electron pairs usually able to act as Lewis bases and form complexes with metal cations.
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Lewis Acids are Electrophilic meaning that they are electron attracting. All cations are Lewis acids since they are able to accept electrons. ... and as central atoms being a metal or cation acts as lewis acids.
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