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Indicate whether each of the following is a Lewis acid or base. (a) $\mathrm{OH}^{-} ;$ (b) $\left(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5}\right)_{3} \mathrm{B} ;$ (c) $\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{NH}_{2}$.
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