Among the following, electron deficient compound is:

C C l_{4}

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P C l_{5}

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S i F_{4}

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B C l_{3}

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Solution

The correct option is D $B C l_{3}$
In $B C l_{3}$ the valence electrons for boron are $6$ ( $3$ of boron and $3$ of chlorine), so there are two electrons deficient for the octet configuration. Thus, electron deficient molecule is $B C l_{3}$ .
Hence, option D is correct.

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