In the Formation of a Transition Metal Complex, the Central

question 21

Multiple Choice

In the formation of a transition metal complex, the central metal atom or ion acts as

• A) an Arrhenius acid.
• B) a Brønsted-Lowry acid.
• C) a Brønsted-Lowry base.
• D) a Lewis acid.
• E) a Lewis base.

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