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

A

`CH_(4)`

B

`NH_(3)`

C

`H_(2)O`

D

`B_(2)H_(6)`

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The correct Answer is:
D
`B_(2)H_(6)` is electron - deficient

This is because boron do not have sufficient valence electrons to from conventional two electron bond with all the H-atoms.
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