The following compound is best classified as a ____.
A) Brønsted-Lowry acid
B) Lewis acid
C) Brønsted-Lowry base
D) Lewis base
E) Both C & D

Question

The following compound is best classified as a ____. 
A) Brønsted-Lowry acid 
B) Lewis acid 
C) Brønsted-Lowry base 
D) Lewis base 
E) Both C & D

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The compound is a Lewis acid because it can accept a pair of electrons. It is not a Brønsted-Lowry acid because it does not donate a proton, nor is it a base under the Brønsted-Lowry definition. However, it is possible for the compound to also be a Lewis base, so option E is also correct.

The Following Compound Is Best Classified as a ____