Q. Which of the following is the electron deficient molecule ?

A) B₂H₆
B) C₂H₆
C) PH₃
D) SiH₄
Explanation

[Solution from source] B₂H₆ has only 12 valence electrons, too few for eight normal two-electron bonds, so it uses two three-centre two-electron (B–H–B) bonds and is electron deficient. C₂H₆ and SiH₄ are electron-precise and PH₃ is electron rich (lone pair). Answer (1).

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