Answer
The elements which cannot complete their octet are most likely to form electron deficient molecules. Examples of such molecules are Hydrogen and Boron.
Work Step by Step
As above
Chemistry: Principles and Practice (3rd Edition)
by Reger, Daniel L.; Goode, Scott R.; Ball, David W.
Published by
Cengage Learning
ISBN 10:
0534420125
ISBN 13:
978-0-53442-012-3
Chapter 9 - Chemical Bonds - Questions and Exercises - Questions - Page 364: 9.18
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