In many reactions, the addition of AlCl3 produces thesame effect as the addition of H+.(a) Draw a Lewis structure for AlCl3 in which no atomscarry formal charges, and determine its structure using theVSEPR method.(b) What characteristic is notable about the structure in part(a) that helps us understand the acidic character of AlCl3?(c) Predict the result of the reaction between AlCl3 andNH3 in a solvent that does not participate as a reactant.(d) Which acid–base theory is most suitable for discussingthe similarities between AlCl3 and H+?

In many reactions, the addition of AlCl3 produces thesame effect as the addition of H+.(a) Draw a Lewis structure for AlCl3 in which no atomscarry formal charges, and determine its structure using theVSEPR method.(b) What characteristic is notable about the structure in part(a) that helps us understand the acidic character of AlCl3?(c) Predict the result of the reaction between AlCl3 andNH3 in a solvent that does not participate as a reactant.(d) Which acid–base theory is most suitable for discussingthe similarities between AlCl3 and H+?

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Chapter15: Acid–base Equilibria

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