Boron Trifluoride and Ammonia (Lewis Acid-Base)

BF3 + NH3 → BF3·NH3

Descripción general

Boron trifluoride, a classic Lewis acid with an empty p-orbital on boron, accepts an electron pair from ammonia's lone pair to form a dative bond. No proton transfer occurs, making this purely a Lewis acid-base reaction. The product is a stable adduct where boron achieves an octet.

Participantes

Rol Sustancia Coeficiente Estado
Reactivo Boron B 1 (g)
Reactivo Ammonia NH₃ 1 (g)

Ejemplo cotidiano

BF₃ adducts are sold commercially as stable reagents that release BF₃ for use as catalysts in organic synthesis.

Importancia industrial

El eterato de BF₃ y otros complejos de BF₃ se utilizan ampliamente como catalizadores ácidos de Lewis en polimerización, reacciones de Friedel-Crafts y en la refinación del petróleo.

Propiedades

Tipo
Acid-Base
Reversible
Sí
Energía
Exotérmico
ΔH
-130,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Boron Trifluoride and Ammonia (Lewis Acid-Base)?
The balanced equation is: BF₃ + NH₃ → BF₃·NH₃.
What type of reaction is Boron Trifluoride and Ammonia (Lewis Acid-Base)?
Boron Trifluoride and Ammonia (Lewis Acid-Base) is a acid-base reaction. It is reversible under certain conditions.
Is Boron Trifluoride and Ammonia (Lewis Acid-Base) exothermic or endothermic?
Boron Trifluoride and Ammonia (Lewis Acid-Base) is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -130.0 kJ/mol.