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Some p-Block Elements: Electron deficiency MCQ

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Electron deficiencyMediumQuestion 37007

Question

BF3_3 is electron-deficient because boron has only:

  1. A
    6 electrons around it
    Correct
  2. B
    8 electrons around it
  3. C
    10 electrons around it
  4. D
    4 neutrons

Correct answer

6 electrons around it

Explanation

Boron often forms incomplete octets.

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