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Explain why the following compounds behave as Lewis acids ? (A)BCl_3 , (B)AlCl_3 |
| Answer» Solution :In both the species, the central atom i.e., Boron and Aluminum are surrounded by 6 ELECTRONS and each CL atom in both is surrounded by 8 electrons. `BCl_3` and `AlCl_3` are ELECTRON deficient and ready to accept a PAIR of electrons. Hence, they act as Lewis acids. | |