In the reaction between BF_(3) and C_(2)H_(5)OC_(2)H_(5) which one of them will act as an acid ?Justify your answer.

In the reaction between BF_(3) and C_(2)H_(5)OC_(2)H_(5) which one of

1.	In the reaction between BF_(3) and C_(2)H_(5)OC_(2)H_(5) which one of them will act as an acid ?Justify your answer.
Answer» SOLUTION :The reaction between `BF_(3) and C_(2)H_(5)OC_(2)H_(5)` is As `BF_(3) ` accepts a pair of electrons, hence `BF_(3)` is the LEWIS acid.