Chemistry · EQUILIBRIUM

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): \( \text{BF}_3 \) acts as an acid according to the Lewis concept despite having no protons. Reason (R): Species that accept an electron pair act as Lewis acids. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false but (R) is true.