Question

Why is MgO a Lewis base?

Answer 1

Answer:

Magnesium oxide (MgO) is a base and not an acid. Magnesium is a metal and like most of the metals, it form basic oxides. When magnesium oxide reacts with water the following reaction takes place: ... Magnesium oxide is not a very strong base, especially when compared with group I oxide, such as sodium oxide (Na2O)