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Which of the following is a Lewis acid ?A. `BF_(3)`B. `SnCI_(4)`C. `CO_(2)`D. All of these |
Answer» Correct Answer - D Molecules having central atoms with incomplete octets are Lewis acids. Examples are `BF_(3), BeCI_(2)`, and `AICI_(3)`. Moecules having central atoms capable of octet expansion are Lewis acids, e.g., `SnCI_(4)`, `PF_(5)`, and `PtCI_(4)`. Molecules containing `pi` bonds betweeen atoms having signifacant electronagativity difference can act as Lewis acids, e.g., `CO_(2)`. |
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