Which of the following is electron-deficient?
Options
(a) (SiH₃)₂
(b) (BH₃)₂
(c) PH₃
(d) (CH₃)₂
Correct Answer:
(BH₃)₂
Explanation:
Electron deficient molecules are compounds which do not have sufficient number of eletrons to form normal covalent bonds. (BH₃)₂ has two 3 centre – 2 electron bonds.