MCQ
Boron halides behave as Lewis acids, because of their
  • A
    Ionic nature
  • B
    Acidic nature
  • C
    Covalent nature
  • Electron deficient nature

Answer

Correct option: D.
Electron deficient nature
(d) Boron halides behave as Lewis acid because of their electron deficient nature eg., as

(Deficiency of two electron for inert configuration)

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