Q16 / 220 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Chemistry · Ionic Equilibrium
Among the following, which is the strongest Lewis acid?
- A
- B
- C
- Correct answerD
Solution
The strengths of boron halides as Lewis acids are in the order . This order is the opposite of what is expected on steric grounds as well as from considerations of electronegatively. It can be explained in terms of boron-halogen-bonding.
Here, acidic nature
Here, acidic nature
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.