Respuesta :
Answer:H20
Explanation:
because it is the base that contributes electrons
Answer : The Lewis-base in this reaction is, water [tex]H_2O[/tex]
Explanation :
According to the Lewis acid-base theory,
Lewis acid : It is a substance that can accepts pairs of electrons to form a covalent bond.
Lewis-base : It is a substance that can donates pairs of electrons to form a covalent bond.
The given balanced equation is:
[tex]Fe^{3+}+6H_2O\rightarrow [Fe(H_2O)_6]^{3+}[/tex]
In this reaction, [tex]Fe^{3+}[/tex] ion is Lewis-acid and [tex]H_2O[/tex] is a Lewis-base. The [tex]H_2O[/tex] donates electrons to [tex]Fe^{3+}[/tex] ion to form [tex][Fe(H_2O)_6]^{3+}[/tex].
Hence, the Lewis-base in this reaction is, water [tex]H_2O[/tex]
