NTA Abhyas NEET2020Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)Practice

B F 3 is used as a catalyst in various organic reactions because

Options

Ait is a strong reducing agent
Bit is highly reactive compound
Cit is a weak Lewis acid
Dit is a strong Lewis acid

Correct answer

D. it is a strong Lewis acid

Step-by-step solution

it is a strong Lewis acid. As a strong Lewis acid, its catalytic properties are usedfor suchre actions as alkylation of aromatic hydrocarbons, polymerization of phenolic and epoxy resins as well as other isomerization, esterification, and condensation reactions.

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