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The p-Block Elements — Chemistry STD 11 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceChemistryThe p-Block Elements1 Mark
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Why does boron trifluoride behave as Lewis acid?
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Answer

It is because 'B' shares three electrons with fluorine and its octet is not complete, therefore, it behaves as Lewis acid.

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