Q. Which of the following is electron-deficient?

A) (CH₃)₂
B) (SiH₃)₂
C) (BH₃)₂
D) PH₃
Explanation

[Solution from source] (BH₃)₂ is diborane, B₂H₆. Each boron has only three valence electrons, so the molecule lacks enough electrons for normal two-electron bonds and uses 3-centre-2-electron B–H–B bonds: it is electron deficient. Ethane, disilane and PH₃ have complete octets. Answer (3).

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