Answer
$Al^{3+}$ is a Lewis acid.
Work Step by Step
- Metal cations are considered Lewis acids.
- Since they have empty orbitals, they are capable of receiving electrons, making them Lewis acids.
Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)
by Moore, John W.; Stanitski, Conrad L.
Published by
Cengage Learning
ISBN 10:
1285199049
ISBN 13:
978-1-28519-904-7
Chapter 14 - Acids and Bases - Questions for Review and Thought - Topical Questions - Page 652d: 77a
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