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28 March, 12:37

How can a molecule such as bcl3 act as an acid if it has no protons to donate?

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  1. 28 March, 12:52
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    BCl₃ is Lewis acid, that is an acceptor of electronic couple. Borum accepts electronic couple on the emptiest orbital.

    BCl₃ + HCl = H[BCl₄]

    BCl₃ + Cl⁻ = [BCl₄]⁻

    Lewis base

    acid
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