Question

Choose the correct statement(s) from the given ones.

• A. A lewis base is a substance which can donate a pair of electrons.
• B. A bronsted base is a substance which can donate a pair of electrons.
• C. A lewis base is a substance which can accept a pair of electrons.
  
• D. A bronsted base is a substance which can accept a pair of electrons.

Answer 1

The correct option is A A lewis base is a substance which can donate a pair of electrons.

Lewis base is any species that donates a pair of electrons to a Lewis acid to form a Lewis adduct.