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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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Which of these is a Lewis acid?
Options
A BF₃
Correct Answer
B OH⁻
C NH₃
D H₂O
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

BF₃ is a Lewis acid because it can accept an electron pair (it has an empty p orbital).

Hint

Lewis acid = electron pair acceptor.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: CHM 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1755 of 1872
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