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Which is a characteristic of a Lewis base? It behaves as the electron donor. It behaves as the electron acceptor.

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Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

It behaves as the electron donor

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Answer: The correct statement is, It behaves as the electron donor.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the Lewis concept:

A Lewis-acid is defined as a substance that accepts electron pairs.

A Lewis-base is defined as a substance which donates electron pairs.

For example : Acid + Base ⇄ Acid-base adduct


H^++NH_3\rightleftharpoons NH_4^+

As per question, the characteristic of a Lewis base is that it behaves as the electron donor.

Hence, the correct statement is, It behaves as the electron donor.

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