STANDARDChemistry-Chemical Bonding
STANDARD Chemistry Lewis Acids and Bases MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
The decreasing order of power of boron halides to act as Lewis acids is
A
BF₃ > BCl₃ > BBr₃
B
BBr₃ > BCl₃ > BF₃
C
BCl₃ > BF₃ > BBr₃
D
BCl₃ > BBr₃ > BF₃
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
BBr₃ is the strongest Lewis acid among boron halides due to its ability to accept electron pairs more readily.
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