NEETChemistrySome Basic Concepts of Organic ChemistryMCQ+4 / −1
Amongst the given options which of the following molecules/ion acts as a Lewis acid?
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: B

can not act as lewis acid because they does not contain vacant orbital
BF$_3$ $\to$ Contains vacant orbital on central atom (Boron).
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