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.



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