Electron deficient compound among the following is:

I C l

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N H_{3}

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B C l_{3}

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P C l_{3}

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Solution

The correct option is C $B C l_{3}$
In $B C l_{3}$ , Boron has only $6$ electrons in its outer most shell, which is less than an octet. So, it is electron deficient.

Hence, the correct option is $C$

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