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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Ethers are
Options
A Lewis acids
B Neutral
C Lewis bases
Correct Answer
D Can not be predicted
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ethers (R-O-R') have lone pairs on oxygen and can donate electrons to Lewis acids. Therefore, they act as Lewis bases (electron pair donors).

Hint

Do ethers have lone pairs to donate?

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