electron-deficient

[US]/[ˌɪˌlektrɒn dɪˈfɪʃ(ə)nt]/
[UK]/[ˌɪˌlektrɑːn dɪˈfɪʃ(ə)nt]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Lacking a full complement of electrons, especially in a chemical bond.; Having a tendency to accept electrons.
n.A species or compound that is electron-deficient.

Phrases & Collocations

electron-deficient center

becoming electron-deficient

highly electron-deficient

electron-deficient species

electron-deficient boron

acting electron-deficient

electron-deficient compound

considered electron-deficient

electron-deficient fragment

strongly electron-deficient

Example Sentences

the boron atom in boron trifluoride is significantly electron-deficient.

electron-deficient lewis acids readily accept electron pairs from lewis bases.

many transition metal complexes exhibit electron-deficient character.

the electron-deficient center facilitates coordination with a ligand.

electron-deficient species are often good catalysts in organic reactions.

the formation of adducts is favored by electron-deficient reactants.

electron-deficient compounds can act as strong electrophiles.

the electron-deficient nature of aluminum chloride makes it a useful catalyst.

electron-deficient silicon in silicon tetrachloride readily forms complexes.

understanding electron-deficient behavior is crucial in coordination chemistry.

electron-deficient centers often undergo nucleophilic attack.

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