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This is the Conversation Forum for History of Chemistry - Acids and Bases "the ultimate answer" >> Subject: Incorrect formula. Yow! Posted May 27, 2004 by colmunro   Posting 1 Under the heading of "Modern Acid-Base Theory", in the section about Lewis acids and bases, the formula for pentachloropyridine is given as Cl5C6N. This should read, Cl5C5N, where the N atom is part of the aromatic ring structure, presenting its lone pair of electrons to the passing world, (and thus making this compound a Lewis base). Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: Incorrect formula. Yow! Posted May 27, 2004 by Dr. Hell This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 2 UNK! Of course... My bad! Thanks, colmunro... Will report that to update HQ as soon as possible. HELL Conversation list Most of the content on h2g2 is created by h2g2's Researchers, who are members of the public. The views expressed are theirs and unless specifically stated are not those of the BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of any external sites referenced. In the event that you consider anything on this page to be in breach of the site's House Rules, please click on the relevant button to alert our Moderation Team. Conversation list

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