Which of the following is the correct definition of a Lewis acid?
A
A substance that accepts a proton () in a chemical reaction.
B
A substance that accepts an electron pair in a chemical reaction.
C
A substance that donates an electron pair in a chemical reaction.
D
A substance that donates a proton () in a chemical reaction.
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Identify the concept of Lewis acids and bases. A Lewis acid is defined as a substance that can accept an electron pair, while a Lewis base is a substance that can donate an electron pair.
Review the options provided in the problem. The options describe different types of acids and bases, including those that involve protons (H+).
Recognize that the definition involving the acceptance of an electron pair corresponds to the concept of a Lewis acid.
Differentiate between the Lewis and Brønsted-Lowry definitions. A Brønsted-Lowry acid is one that donates a proton (H+), which is different from the Lewis definition.
Conclude that the correct definition of a Lewis acid is 'A substance that accepts an electron pair in a chemical reaction,' as it aligns with the Lewis theory of acids and bases.