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Explain why the compounds of boron are called electron deficient compounds.

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Boron contains six valence electrons, i.e. , its octet is incomplete
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  • Which of the following is/are electron deficient compound(s) ?

    A
    `NaBH_4`
    B
    `B_2H_6`
    C
    `AlCl_3`
    D
    `LiAlH_4`

  • Which of the following is electron deficient-

    A
    `(BH_3)_2`
    B
    `PH_3`
    C
    `(CH_3)_2`
    D
    `(SiH_3)_2`

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