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Which of the following are correct about boron trihalides?

  1. AThe bond in is shorter than a pure single bond owing to - back donation.
  2. B is a stronger Lewis acid than because fluorine is the most electronegative element, so it withdraws the most electron density from boron.
  3. C is a stronger Lewis acid than .
  4. D forms the adduct in which boron becomes hybridised.

Answer: A, C, D

Back donation shortens bonds and reduces the acidity of . Adduct formation uses the vacant orbital, giving boron. As back donation weakens down the group, is the strongest acid. The reverse claim in the last option is false.
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