Chemistry, asked by prashanthborse123, 8 months ago

why cations are Lewis acids

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Answered by vaibhavi7742

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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.

Answered by bhojkatre12

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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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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.

why cations are Lewis acids