Q22 / 56 · NEST (NISER) 2011 · Chemistry

Lewis acidity of boron halides follow the order ( $\approx$ meaning approximately equal to)

  • A
    $\mathrm{BF}_3 \approx \mathrm{BBr}_3 \approx \mathrm{BCl}_3$
  • Correct answer
    B
    $\mathrm{BF}_3 \lt \mathrm{BCl}_3 \lt \mathrm{BBr}_3$
  • C
    $\mathrm{BCl}_3 \approx \mathrm{BBr}_3 \lt \mathrm{BF}_3$
  • D
    $\mathrm{BBr}_3 \lt \mathrm{BCl}_3 \lt \mathrm{BF}_3$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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