In the Reaction BF₃ + NH₃ ⇌ F3B:NH₃, BF₃ Acts

question 15

Multiple Choice

In the reaction BF₃ + NH₃ ⇌ F3B:NH₃, BF₃ acts as:

• A) an Arrhenius base
• B) a Lewis base
• C) a Br∅nsted acid
• D) a Lewis acid
• E) an Arrhenius acid

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