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lewis base question, chemistry?
Identify from the following list of molecules and ions which two behave as lewis bases: H20,F-,Bh3,Fe3+
A. H20 an F-
B. F- and Bh3
C. BH3 and Fe3+
D. H20 and Fe3+
E. F- and Fe3+
If you could tell me which one, and why it is that one, it would be greatly appreciated! I do believe it is A, but i dunno why..
Thanks!
1 Answer
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
A Lewis Base has a lone pair that can accept a molecule/atom that is missing a lone pair.
BH3 is a Lewis acid so elimiate B and C
F- is a Lewis Base
H2O can accept a H+ and form H3O with its lone pair
A is correct
Source(s): Soc!!