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Why is BH3 electron deficient ?

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Answered by shreya1431
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In the molecule BH3, each of the 3 hydrogen atoms is bonded to the central boron atom. The boron atom has only six electrons in its outer shell, leading to an electron deficiency. This molecule has 12 valence shellelectrons; 3 each from the B atoms, and 1 each from the six H atoms

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