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Are BCl₃ and SiCl₄ electron deficient species? Explain.
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)NEET
Options:
  • A Yes, because they both have less than eight electrons in their valence shell.
  • B No, because they both have an octet of electrons in their valence shell.
  • C Yes, because they both have more than eight electrons in their valence shell.
  • D No, because they both have exactly eight electrons in their valence shell.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Yes, because they both have less than eight electrons in their valence shell.
Correct Option is : (A)
Yes, because they both have less than eight electrons in their valence shell.

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