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Which of the following can act as a Lewis base?

A

`NCl_(3)`

B

`PCl_(3)`

C

`SbCl_(3)`

D

`NBr_(3)`

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The correct Answer is:
A, D
Trifluorides and trichlorides of P and Sb such as `PCl_(3)` and `SbCl_(3` act as Lewis acid. `NCl_(3)` and `NBr_(3)` act as Lewis base (All trihalides of N axcept `NF_(3)` act as Lewis base).
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