Lone pairs on Central atom

[Avantika MOhan_2B]

Do the lone pairs on the central atom determine Lewis Acids and Bases or can the atoms attached to the central atom also participate?

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Lewis Bases depend on lone pairs that they are able to donate to bond while Lewis acids have room to accept a lone pair in an empty orbital, but usually central atoms and molecules that reflect this can be distinguished between lewis bases and lewis acids. Lone on central atom = base and no lone Paris on central atom = acids

[Destiny Caldwell 3J]

In the context of Lewis acids and bases, the focus is primarily on the central atom’s ability to accept or donate an electron pair. The presence of lone pairs on the central atom often plays a crucial role in determining its Lewis acid or base behavior. However, both the lone pairs on the central atom and the nature of the atoms attached to it collectively determine the Lewis acid-base properties of a molecule.