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  • 26-02-2021
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Which of the following is an example of a Lewis acid?
O A. NaOH
B. CaCO3
O C. BF3
D. NH3

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  • 26-02-2021

Answer:

C. BF3

Explanation:

The boron in BF3 is electron poor and has an empty orbital, so it can accept a pair of electrons, making it a Lewis acid.

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