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Which of the following are not Lewis bases?

A
AgCl+
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H2O
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C
CN
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D
C2H4
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Solution

The correct option is A AgCl+
AgCl+ doesn't donate lone pair of electrons.So, it is not basic in nature.It is a salt. Other species like H2O, CN and C2H4 are electron rich group and they can act as Lewis base.

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