Question

State True or False.

Formation of coordinate covalent bond between $N{H}_3$ and $B{F}_3$ is an example of neutralization reaction according of Bronsted theory.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

According to Bronsted-Lowry Theory, a substance is called an acid if it loses a proton ($H^{+}$) and a base accepts a proton ($H^{+}$). But the co-ordinate covalent bond in $N{H}_3-B{F}_3$ is formed due to the donation of a lone pair of electrons of $N{H}_3$ to $B{F}_3$.

As proton is not invoved, it does not represent a Bronsted theory.