Question

why are born halides referred to as electron deficient compound?
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Answer 1

Answer:

Boron has only three electrons in the outermost shell which it can share with other atoms. Hence in their compounds, there are only six electrons present around B-atom i.e. octet is not complete. Hence, boron forms electron deficient compounds

Answer 2

Answer:

Boron has only three electrons in the outermost shell which it can share with other atoms. Hence in their compounds, there are only six electrons present around B-atom i.e. octet is not complete. Hence, boron forms electron deficient compounds.

Explanation:

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