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Which of the following molecules are Lewis acids? (Me = methyl)

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Correct Answer: C. BF3 and Me3C+
A Lewis acid is an electron pair acceptor by virtue of it having an empty orbital. Both BH3 and CH3C+ are electron deficient, and therefore are Lewis acids. {Mnemonic: lEwis Acid = Electron Acceptor}
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