Question:

Which of the following is the electron deficient molecule?

Updated On: Apr 17, 2024
  • B2H6
  • C2H6
  • PH3
  • SiH4
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Due to the boron atom's three half-filled orbitals in an excited state, B2H6 is an electron-deficient molecule. B2 H6's structure is shown as follows:
In it, three centre bonds are formed by the involvement of two B-H bond electrons; these bonds are indicated by a dotted line. 

Therefore, the correct option is (A): B2H6

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  • P block elements are those in which the last electron enters any of the three p-orbitals of their respective shells. Since a p-subshell has three degenerate p-orbitals each of which can accommodate two electrons, therefore in all there are six groups of p-block elements.
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