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QAIPM-2000-Ch-2974: NEET 2000 Chemistry - Class 12 AIPM-2000-Ch-2974 Solution: Which compound is electron deficient?

Which compound is electron deficient?

Multiple Choice Options

  • A BeCl2BeCl_2
  • B BCl3BCl_3
  • C CCl4CCl_4
  • D PCl5PCl_5

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

In BCl 3 the central atom �B� is sp 2 hybridised and contains only �six� electrons in its valence shell. Therefore it is electron deficient.

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