Chemical And Ionic Equilibrium Result Question 26

26. The compound that is not a Lewis acid is

(1985,1 M)

(a) $\mathrm{BF} _3$

(b) $\mathrm{AlCl} _3$

(c) $\mathrm{BeCl} _2$

(d) $\mathrm{SnCl} _4$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 26. ( c )

Solution:

  1. $\mathrm{BeCl}_2$ exist in polymeric forms and has no electron deficiency, not a Lewis acid.