BF₃ and NH₃ undergo a Lewis acid-base reaction forming an adduct.Which picture below correctly represents the curved arrow notation for the initial Lewis acid-Lewis base interaction in this reaction;what is the Lewis acid and the Lewis base? A)Picture (1)is correct;NH₃ is the Lewis acid and BF₃ is the Lewis base. B)Picture (2)is correct;BF₃ is the Lewis acid and NH₃ is the Lewis base. C)Picture (3)is correct;NH₃is the Lewis acid and BF₃ is the Lewis base. D)Picture (4)is correct;BF₃ is the Lewis acid and NH₃ is the Lewis base.

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The curved arrow in Picture (2) shows BF₃ acting as the Lewis acid by accepting a lone pair of electrons from NH₃, which acts as the Lewis base. Therefore, choice (B) is the correct answer.

BF3 and NH3 Undergo a Lewis Acid-Base Reaction Forming an Adduct.Which

BF₃ and NH₃ Undergo a Lewis Acid-Base Reaction Forming an Adduct.Which