AlCl₃ is electron deficient because the central aluminum atom has only six valence electrons (an incomplete octet). According to the Lewis definition, substances that can accept an electron pair are Lewis acids, while substances that can donate an electron pair are Lewis bases.
Which one among the following statements regarding acids and bases is not correct ?
Asked in UPSC Geoscientist 2024 · Topic: Acid, Base and Salt (Definitions of Acids and Bases (Arrhenius and Brønsted-Lowry concepts))
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Answer: C. AlCl₃ is an electron deficient compound, and can act as a Lewis base.
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