Which Species in the Following Reaction Acts as a Lewis

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which species in the following reaction acts as a Lewis acid?
CuSO₄(s) + 4NH₃(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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