Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321809246
ISBN 13: 978-0-32180-924-7

Chapter 22 - Sections 22.1-22.9 - Exercises - Review Questions - Page 1069: 9

Answer

Boron has a tendency to form electron-deficient compounds because it only has three valence electrons. These compounds include boron halides like BF$_{3}$ and BCl$_{3}$.

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Boron has a tendency to form electron-deficient compounds because it only has three valence electrons. These compounds include boron halides like BF$_{3}$ and BCl$_{3}$.
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