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

A

`NH_3`

B

`BF_3`

C

`OH^-`

D

`H_2O`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`BF_3` is an electron deficient species, thus behaves like a Lewis acid.
`because` Bond order =`(N_b-N_a)/2`
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