Can i+ (the iodine cation) becalled a lewis base?
fullyexlplain your answer.

No I+ cannot be called a Lewis base.

Explanation:

According to Lewis Theory, it defines an acid as an electron-pair acceptor and a base as an electron-pair donor.

In terms of Lewis basicity, Iodide ion (anions) has the more readily available lone pair electrons for donation since iodide ion is less electronegative .

With the help of the net electronic structure one can understand the answer of the question, because we need to study the I+  ion (cation) structure.

Lewis acid is therefore any substance, that can accept a pair of nonbonding electrons. 

From the picture below I+ is most likely ready to accept electrons not to give from it 5s orbital to become stable.

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