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Which is characteristic to a Lewis base?

A
React with metal to produce hydrogen gas
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B
Donate an unshared electron pair
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C
Always contain the hydroxide ion in its structure
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D
Taste sour
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E
Formed by the reaction of a nonmetal oxide and water
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Solution

The correct option is B Donate an unshared electron pair
According to the definition of the Lewis base, Lewis base the species which donate a lone pair of electron.
Thus, option B is the correct answer.

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