Select the correct statement about carbonium ion, $\oplus C H_{5}$

This cation shares eight electrons among five bonds

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There is no empty orbital

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It is not electron deficient

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All the above are correct statements

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Solution

The correct option is D All the above are correct statements
The bonding electron pairs in the $H_{2}$ molecule is shared between the 2 hydrogen and 1 carbon atom. (3 center-2-electrons Bond)
there are no empty orbitals
It is not electron\deficient.

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