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Which of the following is least likely to behave as Lewis acid?

A

`H_(2)O`

B

`NH_(3)`

C

`BF_(3)`

D

`OH^(-)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`BF_(3)` behaves as a Lewis acid and not as a Lewis base.
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