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QAIPMT-2010-Ch-2000: NEET 2010 Chemistry - Class 12 AIPMT-2010-Ch-2000 Solution: Which one of the following molecular hydrides acts as a Lewis…

Which one of the following molecular hydrides acts as a Lewis acid?

Multiple Choice Options

A $NH_3$
B $H_2O$
C $B_2H_6$
D $CH_4$

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

Among the given molecules, only diborane(B 2 H 6 ) is electron deficient i.e., it does not complete octet. Thus, it acts as a Lewis acid. NH 3 and H 2 O being electron rich species behave as Lewis base.

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