QuestionAcids and bases / Lewis concept
Which one among the following statements regarding acids and bases is *not* correct ?
- (a) A conjugate base of a strong acid is a weak base.
- (b) In aqueous solution, the hydroxide ion is hydrated to give several ionic species like H₃O₂⁻, H₅O₃⁻ and H₇O₄⁻ etc.
- (c) AlCl₃ is an electron deficient compound, and can act as a Lewis base.
- (d) Fluoride ion acts as a Lewis base as it can donate any one of its four electron lone pairs.
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