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Which concept can explain the acidic character of Carbon dioxide?​

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The concept of lewis acids and bases can explain the acidic nature of CO2. A lewis acid is a compound which can accept an electron pair whereas a lewis base is a compound which can donate an electron pair. CO2 acts as a lewis acid.

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