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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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Knowledge Check

  • Which of the following cannot act as a Lewis base:

    A
    `PF _(3)`
    B
    `CO`
    C
    `F ^(-)`
    D
    `BF_(3)`

  • Which of the following can act as lewis base.

    A
    `SiF_(4)`
    B
    `NH_(4)^(+)`
    C
    `PH_(3)`
    D
    `CH_(4)`

  • Which one of the following acts as a Lewis base in complexes

    A
    `CO_(2)`
    B
    `BF_(3)`
    C
    `NH_(3)`
    D
    `BCl_(3)`