Home Chemistry S and P - Block Elements (S - Block Elements Not In Syllabus ) All Topic Question for Revision Test Which of the following is a Lewis acid ?
Chemistry S and P - Block Elements (S - Block Elements Not In Syllabus ) All Topic Question for Revision Test Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Which of the following is a Lewis acid ?

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B

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Alkaline earth metals form ionic chloride whereas aluminium chloride is covalent. Despite of

sharing electrons with chlorine, the octet of aluminium is incomplete. To complete the octet, it needs electrons and thus, acts as a Lewis acid.

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