BF 3 is used as catalyst in several industrial processes due to its:

Chemistry · JEE Main · NTA Exams — p-Block Elements

1. strong reducing nature
2. weak reducing action
3. strong Lewis acid nature
4. weak Lewis acid character

Answer

(C) strong Lewis acid nature

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