2. (a) How would you compare the Lewis acidity of Fe2+ and Cu?+? (b) The measured pka values for [Fe(H20)6]* and [Cu(H20)6]2* are around 9.5 and 7.5 respectively. How would you compare these values under the context of Brønsted-Lowry definition of acid and base?

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(a) How would you compare the Lewis acidity of Fe2+ and Cu2+?
(b) The measured pka values for [Fe(H20)6]2* and [Cu(H20)6]2+ are around
9.5 and 7.5 respectively. How would you compare these values under
the context of Brønsted-Lowry definition of acid and base?
Transcribed Image Text:2. (a) How would you compare the Lewis acidity of Fe2+ and Cu2+? (b) The measured pka values for [Fe(H20)6]2* and [Cu(H20)6]2+ are around 9.5 and 7.5 respectively. How would you compare these values under the context of Brønsted-Lowry definition of acid and base?
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