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Why does boron form electron-deficient bonds? Provide an example.
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In its ground state, the electron configuration of boron is 1s² 2s² 2pÂą. To achieve a stable electron configuration, boron needs to gain three more electrons or lose three electrons. However, gaining three electrons would require a significant amount of energy Show more…
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