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Which of the following molecules acts as a Lewis acid?

Option: 1

\left ( CH_{3} \right )_{2}O


Option: 2

\left ( CH_{3} \right )_{3}P


Option: 3

\left ( CH_{3} \right )_{3}N


Option: 4

\left ( CH_{3} \right )_{3}B


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According to Lewis concept "Acids are electron acceptor and bases are electron donor" Lewis acids are electron deficient compounds.

Trimethylborane (CH)3B have incomplete octet thus, act as Lewis acid

                                        

The Correct answer is option 4. 

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