Question
Among the following the electron deficient compound is
A.
$$BC{l_3}$$
B.
$$CC{l_4}$$
C.
$$PC{l_5}$$
D.
$$BeC{l_2}$$
Answer :
$$BC{l_3}$$
Solution :
In $$BC{l_3}$$
boron contains six electrons in its valence shell so, it is capable to accommodate one pair of electrons. Hence, it acts as Lewis acid or electron deficient ( incomplete octate ) compound. As we know that Lewis acids are
the substances having a tendency to accept a pair of electron.
In $$BC{l_3}$$
boron contains six electrons in its valence shell so, it is capable to accommodate one pair of electrons. Hence, it acts as Lewis acid or electron deficient ( incomplete octate ) compound. As we know that Lewis acids are
the substances having a tendency to accept a pair of electron.