MCQ
$\ce{AlH_3}$​ is an example for:
  • A
    interstitial hydride
  • B
    electron rich hydride
  • C
    ionic hydride
  • electron deficient hydride

Answer

Correct option: D.
electron deficient hydride
According to the Bohr's octet rule, each element tends to completely fill its outermost orbit with $8$ electrons in it. Electronic configuration of aluminium is $2, 8, 3$ that means it still needs $5$ more electrons to complete its octet. That's why aluminium is electron deficient.

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