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What characteristics do you expect from an electron cleficient hydride with respect to its structure and chemical reactions?

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Due to lack of sufficient electrons, they do not form normal covalent bonds but exist in polymeric state (e.g.,`B_2H_6)`. They are Lewis acied capable of reacting with Lewis bases.
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