Chapter 3, Problem 2PP

PRACTICE PROBLEM 3.2

Write equations showing the Lewis acid–base reaction that takes place when:

(a) Methanol $\left({\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}\text{OH}\right)$ reacts with ${\text{BF}}_{\text{3}}$.

(b) Chloromethane $\left({\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}\text{Cl}\right)$ reacts with ${\text{AlCl}}_{\text{3}}$.

(c) Dimethyl ether $\left({\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{OCH}}_{\text{3}}\right)$ reacts with ${\text{BF}}_{\text{3}}$.