JIPMER2010ChemistryIonic Equilibrium
Which of the following is a Lewis acid?
Options
- AOH ⁻
- BH ⁺
- CF ⁻
- DNH ₃
Correct answer
B. H ⁺
Step-by-step solution
OH ⁻, F ⁻ and NH ₃ are Lewis base because they can donate a lone pair of electrons while H ⁺ is a Lewis acid because it can accept a lone pair of electrons.