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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!

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    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!!
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