Q15 / 220 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Chemistry · Ionic Equilibrium

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

  • A
    CH4
  • B
    NH3
  • C
    H2O
  • Correct answer
    D
    B2H6

Solution

B2H6 is a Lewis acid here as it is electron deficient (6 electron) so it can accept electrons. NH3,H2O are Lewis bases as they have lone pair of electrons to donate. CH4 is neither Lewis acid nor Lewis base as it can not donate (have no lone pair) or accept electron (have no vacant orbital).

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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