NEET2013Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)Actual
Which of the following is electron deficient?
Options
- A( CH ₃ ₂
- B( SiH ₃ )₂
- CBH ₃
- DPH ₃
Correct answer
C. BH ₃
Step-by-step solution
Boron is an element of 13 group and contains three electrons in its valence shell. When its compound BH ₃ dimerises, each boron atom carry only 6 e⁻ , that is their octet is incomplete. Hence, ( BH ₃ )₂ is an electron deficient compound. In all other given molecules octet of central atom is complete.