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Which of the following is a Lewis acid?...

Which of the following is a Lewis acid?

A

`NH_(3)`

B

`H_(2)O`

C

`B_(2)H_(6)`

D

`CH_(4)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Key Idea Electron dificient molecules behave as Lewis acid.
Among the given molecules, only dibrorane is electron deficient, i.e, does not have complete octet. Thus, it acts as a Lewis acid.
`NH_(3)` and `H_(2)O` begin electrons rich molecules behave as Lewis base.
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