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The power of halides of boron to act as Lewis acids decreases in the orderA. `BF_(3)gtBCl_(3)gtBBr_(3)`B. `BBr_(3)gtBCl_(3)gtBF_(3)`C. `BCl_(3)gtBF_(3)gtBBr_(3)`D. `BCl_(3)gtBBr_(3)gtBF_(3)` |
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Answer» Correct Answer - B Order of Lewis acid strength of boron halides is `BI_(3)gtBBr_(3)gtBCl_(3)gtBF_(3)` This order is explained on the basic of `ppi-ppi` back bonding opposite to excepted order due to electronegativity |
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