AIPMT PRELIMS2000Chemistry-Chemical Bonding

AIPMT PRELIMS 2000 Chemistry Electron Deficiency MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11

Which of the following compound is electron deficient :

A

BeCl₂

B

BCl₃

C

CCl₄

D

PCl₅

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

BCl₃ is electron deficient as boron has only 6 electrons in its valence shell.

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