Which of the following species cannot act as a Lewis base? A)O²^- B)OH^- C)CH₄ D)H₂S E)NH₃

Name: Which of the following species cannot act as a Lewis base? A)O 2 - B)OH - C)CH 4 D)H 2 S E)NH 3
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Lewis bases are species that can donate a pair of electrons. Option C, CH₄ (CH4), is methane, which does not have a lone pair of electrons to donate, making it unable to act as a Lewis base.

Which of the Following Species Cannot Act as a Lewis