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Equilibrium
How does Lewis concept account for the acidic character of carbon dioxide?
The molecule is linear and is represented as O = C = O. Under the influence of attacking Lewis base such as OH–, one electron pair from the multiple bonds gets shifted towards the oxygen atom (oxygen is more electronegative than carbon). As a result, the carbon atom in CO2 becomes electron deficient and thus it acts as Lewis acid.
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What kind of molecules in a liquid can evaporate?
Name the factors on which vapour pressure of any liquid depends.
Which measurable property becomes constant in water vapour equilibrium?
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