Question

Assertion(A): SiF₄ can act as Lewis acid.

Reason (R): In SiF₄ , the central atom can expand its octet due to the availability of empty d – orbitais and can accept a pair of electrons. 

(a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

(b) Both A and R are wrong 

(c) A is correct but R is wrong 

(d) A is wrong but R is correct

Answer 1

(a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A