Question
Chemistry Question on Coordination Compounds
The central atom/ions in coordination compounds are referred to as:
A
Lewis base
B
Lewis acid
C
Bronsted acid
D
Bronsted base
Answer
Lewis acid
Explanation
Solution
In coordination chemistry, the central atom or ion acts as a Lewis acid because it can accept electron pairs from ligands (Lewis bases) that coordinate with it. This electron pair acceptance helps form the coordination complex.