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Which one of the following molecular hydrides acts as a Lewis’s acid?Ionic Equilibrium Chemistry Question

Question

Which one of the following molecular hydrides acts as a Lewis’s acid?

Answer: D

💡 Solution & Explanation

B (Boron) in diborane is sp3 hybridized. The central atom present in these have incomplete octet due to shortage of electrons. Therefore, it can accept electrons from any Lewis’s base and can act as Lewis’s acid.

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