In the complex [Fe(NH_3)_6]^ 3+

JEE Advanced Chemistry question

In the complex

(A) is a Lewis acid
(B) is a Lewis base
(C)Both (a) & (b) correctCorrect
(D)None is Correct

Answer: (C)

Solution

, the central metal ion, accepts electron pairs from the ligands into its vacant /hybrid orbitals, making it a Lewis acid (statement a, true). , with a lone pair on nitrogen, donates

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