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Which of the following compounds is a Lewis acid?

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Question: Which of the following compounds is a Lewis acid?

Options:

  1. NH3
  2. BF3
  3. H2O
  4. NaCl

Correct Answer: BF3

Solution: 

Boron trifluoride (BF3) is a Lewis acid because it can accept an electron pair.

Which of the following compounds is a Lewis acid?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following compounds is a Lewis acid?
  1. NH3
  2. BF3
  3. H2O
  4. NaCl

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following compounds is a Lewis acid?
  • Step 1: Understand what a Lewis acid is. A Lewis acid is a substance that can accept an electron pair from another substance.
  • Step 2: Look at the compound Boron trifluoride (BF3).
  • Step 3: Check if BF3 can accept an electron pair. BF3 has an empty p-orbital, which means it can accept electrons.
  • Step 4: Since BF3 can accept an electron pair, it qualifies as a Lewis acid.
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