Question

Which is more acidic becl2 or BCl3?

Answer 1

Answer:

The Lewis theory of acids and bases is distinct from the Bronsted-Lowry theory, which deals with proton transfer in aqueous solution. The Lewis theory instead focuses on a donation of valence electrons from the basic reactant to the acidic reactant. The acidic reactant contains an electorn-deficient atom with an available orbital to accept the donated valence electrons. The basic reactant donates these valence electrons through an available non-bonding (lone) pair on a certain atom, such as the nitrogen atom on an ammonia molecule

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