Question

Which of the following compound is electron deficient:

• A. $BeCl_2$
• B. $BCl_3$
• C. $CCl_4$
• D. $PCl_5$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$BCl_3$

Answer 2

$BCl_3$ is electron deficient because it has an incomplete octet of electrons around boron.

So, the correct option is (B): $BCl_3$