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Q. $BF_{3}$ is used as a catalyst in various organic reactions because

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it is a strong Lewis acid. As a strong Lewis acid, its catalytic properties are used for such reactions as alkylation of aromatic hydrocarbons, polymerization of phenolic and epoxy resins as well as other isomerization, esterification, and condensation reactions.