NEET2010ChemistryIonic EquilibriumActual
Which one of the following molecular hydrides acts as a Lewis acid ?
Options
- ANH ₃
- BH ₂ O
- CB ₂ H ₆
- DCH ₄
Correct answer
C. B ₂ H ₆
Step-by-step solution
Key Idea:- Electron deficient molecules behave as Lewis acid. Among the given molecules, only diborane is electron deficient, ie, does not have complete octet. Thus, it acts as a Lewis acid. NH ₃ and H ₂ O being electron rich molecules behave as Lewis base.