Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 15 - Sections 15.1-15.12 - Exercises - Problems by Topic - Page 748: 126a

Answer

Acid: $Ag^+$ Base: $NH_3$

Work Step by Step

1. Determine if each compound can act as a Lewis acid, base or both. - $Ag^+$: It is a transition metal cation, therefore, it is likely to behave as a Lewis acid. - $NH_3$: The nitrogen has 2 electrons that aren't being used, therefore, it can act as a Lewis base. 2. So, we only have one option for this reaction: $Ag^+$ as an acid and $NH_3$ as a base.
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