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Published on: August 11, 2026
Which of the following compound CANNOT act as a Lewis base?
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Lewis base : Chemical species which has capability to donate electron pair. In 
central atom (i.e., N, S, Cl)
having lone pair therefore act as lewis base.
In 
central atom (P) does not have lone pair therefore does not act as lewis base.
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