Which Species in the Following Reaction Acts as a Lewis

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which species in the following reaction acts as a Lewis acid?
CuSO₄(s) + 4 NH₃(aq) ⇌ [Cu(NH₃) _4]²⁺(aq) + SO₄^2-(aq)

• A)SO₄^2-
• B)Cu²⁺
• C)[Cu(NH₃)_4]²⁺(aq)
• D)NH₃
• E)[Cu(NH₃)_4]²⁺(aq)and SO₄^2-

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