Question

the reaction of a lewis acid with a lewis base would most likely be accompanied by an increase in which item?
o covalent bonds
o hydronium ions
o electron pairs
o hydroxide ions

Explanation:

A Lewis acid - base reaction involves the donation of an electron - pair from the Lewis base to the Lewis acid, forming a coordinate covalent bond. This process leads to an increase in covalent bonds. Hydronium ions are related to Arrhenius or Brønsted - Lowry acid - base concepts, not Lewis acid - base reactions. Electron pairs are transferred, not increased in number in the overall system. Hydroxide ions are also related to other acid - base theories, not Lewis acid - base reactions.

Answer:

covalent bonds