Which is Lewis acid? (a) C2H5OH (b) BF3 (c) Cl- (d) NH3

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Which is Lewis acid?

(a) C₂H₅OH

(b) BF₃

(d) NH₃

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07/10/2020 5:48 pm

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(b) BF₃

Explanation:

In BF₃, B is electron deficient because it has incomplete octet and thus can accept electron pair (Lewis acid).

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