Q. Which one of the following is best Lewis base?
Dear Student,
Lewis bases are the one which donate electrons. Among the given compounds 3 and 4 are acids as they have alcohol.
The first one is ketone, which is having a C+- O- bond. So they does not donate electron.
The second one is ethers which is having oxygen with two lone pair of electrons and acts as a Lewis bases.
​Hence, option 2 is correct option.
Regards,
Lewis bases are the one which donate electrons. Among the given compounds 3 and 4 are acids as they have alcohol.
The first one is ketone, which is having a C+- O- bond. So they does not donate electron.
The second one is ethers which is having oxygen with two lone pair of electrons and acts as a Lewis bases.
​Hence, option 2 is correct option.
Regards,