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Question
Define Lewis bases and Lewis acids with respect to a coordination compound.
Definition
Solution
Lewis bases: The ligands being electron pair donors are Lewis bases.
Lewis acids: The central metal ion being electron pair acceptor serves as Lewis acid. For example, In coordination compound [Cu(NH3)4]2+, NH3 is a Lewis base and Cu2+ is a Lewis acid.
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