Which one of the following is strongest Lewis acid ?
(a) BF₃ (b) BCl₃
(c) BBr₃ (d) BI₃
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option C
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(c) BBr₃
Explanation:
For boron trifluoride and trichloride, donation from the lone pairs of the halogen to the empty p-orbital on boron is fairly effective. But in case of bromine, the lone pairs are larger and less capable of donation. So, the boron centre is more electropositive and Lewis-acidic. So, Boron tribromide is the strongest Lewis acid among the given list.
Option C is the answer.
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