Carbonmonoxide is a neutral oxide, but it is defined as a Lewis base.

1.	Carbonmonoxide is a neutral oxide, but it is defined as a Lewis base. Why?
Answer» Solution :Carbonmonoxide in water does not form any oxy acid. Hence it is CALLED a neutral oxide. HOWEVER, carbonmonoxide acts as an electron pair donor. It acts as a ligand in metal coordination compounds. Hence, carbonmonoxide is defined as an EXAMPLE of a Lewis base.

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