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The boron compounds generally behave as Lewis acid. Explain.
Asked by Topperlearning User | 12 Aug, 2014, 12:06: PM
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- As the number of valence electrons in boron is three, it forms compounds which are electron deficient.
- Such electron deficient molecules have tendency to accept a pair of electrons to achieve stable electronic configuration and thus, behave as Lewis acids.
Answered by | 12 Aug, 2014, 02:06: PM
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