P-Block Elements Ques 220
Question: Which of the following statements is correct?
Options:
A) $ BCl_3 $ and $ AlCI_3 $ are both Lewis acids and $ BCl_3 $ is stronger than $ AlCl_3 $
B) $ BCl_3 $ and $ AlCl_3 $ both Lew is acids and $ AlCl_3 $ is stronger that $ BCl_3 $
C) $ BCl_3 $ and $ AlCI_3 $ are both equally strong Lewis acids
D) Both $ BCl_3 $ and $ AlCl_3 $ are not Lewis acids.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Due to higher EN of B it attracts lone pair of electron with faster rate.