Which of the following terms describes the reactivity of boron tribromide, BBr₃? A) Brønsted-Lowry acid and Lewis acid B) Brønsted-Lowry base and Lewis base C) Lewis acid and not a Brønsted-Lowry acid D) Lewis base and not a Brønsted-Lowry base

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Boron tribromide (BBr3) is a Lewis acid because it can accept a pair of electrons due to the boron atom having an empty p orbital. It is not a Brønsted-Lowry acid because it does not donate protons.

Which of the Following Terms Describes the Reactivity of Boron