Chemistry, asked by guptameena889, 2 months ago

All pentahalides are lewis acids. Give reason.

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Answered by SRIJIT00

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Penta halides will have pair of free electron ...

Answered by rajvins

Since Lewis acid is defined as an electron-pair acceptor and 15 group elements in their penta-halides (EX5) possess six electrons in their valence shell. Hence, to complete their octet, they can accept a lone pair of electrons. Thus, both behave as Lewis acid.

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