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JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3pb019

The correct order of Lewis acid strength of boron trihalides is

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

Answer: B

In the - back-bonding from F to B is the most effective (similar orbital sizes), which reduces the electron deficiency of boron most. This back-bonding weakens down the series as the halogen orbital becomes larger and diffuse. Hence acid strength increases .
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