NEETChemistryHydrogen
What is the characteristic behavior of electron-deficient hydrides?
Options
- AThey act as Lewis bases.
- BThey have excess electrons in their Lewis structures.
- CThey act as Lewis acids.
- DThey have a tetrahedral geometry.
Correct answer
C. They act as Lewis acids.
Step-by-step solution
Electron-deficient hydrides act as Lewis acids, which means they are electron acceptors.