Q.

Which of the following compound cannot act as a Lewis base

see full answer

Start JEE / NEET / Foundation preparation at rupees 99/day !!

21% of IItians & 23% of AIIMS delhi doctors are from Sri Chaitanya institute !!
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

PCl5

b

SF4

c

NF3

d

CIF3

answer is B.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

Lewis base : Chemical species which has capability to donate electron pair.

In NF3,SF4, ClF3 central atom (i.e N,S, Cl) having lone pair therefore act as lewis base.

In PCl5 centrel atom (P) does not have lone pair therefore does not act as lewis base.

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity

tricks from toppers of Infinity Learn

score_test_img

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

whats app icon