KCET2015Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
The correct statement is
Options
- A( BF ₃ ) is the strongest Lewis acid among the other boron halides.
- B( BI ₃ ) is the weakest Lewis acid among the boron halides.
- CThere is maximum ( p -p_ ) back bonding in ( B F₃ )
- DThere is minimum ( p_ -p_ I ) back bonding in ( B F₃ )
Correct answer
C. There is maximum ( p -p_ ) back bonding in ( B F₃ )
Step-by-step solution
There is maximum ( p -p ) back bonding in ( B F₃ ) due to identical size of ( 2 p⁻ )orbitals of ( B ) and ( F )