Question

Which one of the following is the electron deficient compound?

• A. $ICl$
• B. $N{H}_3$
• C. $BC{l}_3$
• D. $PC{l}_3$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $BC{l}_3$

a) In $ICl$, $I$ has 8 electrons in its valence shell and is an electron precise compound.
b) In $N{H}_3$, $N$ has 8 electrons in its valence shell and is an electron precise compound.
c) In $BC{l}_3$, $B$ has 6 electrons in its valence shell and is an electron deficient compound.
d) In $PC{l}_3$, $P$ has 8 electrons in its valence shell and is an electron precise compound.