Question

Which among the following is an electron deficient
molecule?
(1) NH3
(2) CHCI3
(3) B2H6
(4) PCI5​

Answer 1

Answer:

(a)H-N-H

'H

H

(b)H-'C-Cl

'H

(c) H, H,

H-B=B-H (-)

'H 'H

(d) Cl,

Cl- P -Cl

/ \

Cl Cl

so C is the right answer

Answer 2

Answer:

(3) B2H6

Explanation:

B2H6 is electron deficient