Which of the following fluoro-compounds is most likely to behave as a Lewis base ?
- BF3
- PF3
- CF4
- SiF4
Answer
(2) PF3
Solution
∵ A Lewis base donates an electron pair.
BF3 ⇒ B has only 6 electrons ⇒ Lewis acid.
CF4 and SiF4 ⇒ complete octet, no lone pair on the central atom.
PF3 ⇒ P has one lone pair ⇒ can donate it ⇒ Lewis base.
Answer: (2)