Unsatisfied octets? *confusion*

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Homework Statement



Draw the Lewis structure for BCl-negative3 first with an unsatisfied octet for boron,
and then with a satisfied octet for boron. I don't understand how to do the last part.

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The Attempt at a Solution



I don't really have one. I tried for a considerable while to no avail. Hence I hope
someone could help me; I'd appreciate it.
 
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I'm thinking it means BCl3? Just written poorly?