C h e m g u i d e – q u e s t i o n s
c) A magnesium ion, Mg
2+
, forms a complex ion, [Mg(H
O)
]
2+
, when it comes into contact with
2
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water. Explain why this can be considered an acid-base reaction on the Lewis theory of acids and
bases.
d) Which of the following might act as a Lewis base: NH
CH
F
-
OH
-
? Explain your answer.
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