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Which one of the following molecules hydrides acts as a Lewis acid ?A. `NH_(3)`B. `H_(2)O`C. `B_(2)H_(6)`D. `CH_(4)`

Answer» Correct Answer - 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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