JEE MainChemistryIonic EquilibriumMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following is a Lewis acid?
- A
- B
- CNaH
- D
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Correct answer: B
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Recall the definition of a Lewis acid
A Lewis acid is a species that can accept an electron pair.
A Lewis base is a species that can donate an electron pair.
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Check each option
A:
- Phosphorus has a lone pair in .
- So it tends to donate an electron pair.
- Hence, is a Lewis base, not a Lewis acid.
B:
- In , boron has only 6 electrons around it.
- Boron is electron-deficient and has an empty orbital.
- Therefore, it can accept an electron pair.
- So is a Lewis acid.
C: NaH
- Sodium hydride is essentially .
- The hydride ion is strongly electron-rich and donates electron density.
- Hence, it behaves as a Lewis base, not a Lewis acid.
D:
- Nitrogen in has a lone pair.
- Therefore, can donate an electron pair.
- So it is a Lewis base, not a Lewis acid.
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Conclusion
The only Lewis acid among the given options is:
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Compare with stored correct answer
Stored correct answer: B
Our derived answer: B
Hence, the answer matches the stored correct answer.
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