Textbook question 6A.15

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Textbook question 6A.15

Postby 906168748 » Sat Dec 09, 2023 6:51 pm

I don't understand this problem, could someone explain? Draw the Lewis structure or symbol of each reactant, identify the Lewis acid and the Lewis base, and then draw the Lewis structure of the product (a complex) for the following Lewis acid–base reactions:
PF5+F−→
Cl−+SO2→

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Re: Textbook question 6A.15

Postby gary_vernes » Sat Dec 09, 2023 6:56 pm

For this problem, you would first draw the lewis structures of the reactants. From here, you can tell which one is the Lewis acid and base. The lewis base is the electron donor, meaning it will most likely have a negative charge, and the lewis acid will probably have a lone pair or unfilled octet since it accepts and electron pair. Then, you need to identify the product that would be formed from this reaction. For example, the first one would be SF6^-, and then draw the lewis structure of the product. Hope this helps!


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