Question

Acidity of $BF_{3}$ can be explained on the basis of which of the following concepts?

• A. Arrhenius concept
• B. Bronsted – Lowry concept
• C. Lewis concept
• D. Bronsted – Lowry as well as Lewis concept.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Lewis concept

Answer 2

: $BF_{3}$ is an electron deficient compound and hence is a Lewis acid.