MCQ
Which of the following strongest lewis acid :
  • A
    $\mathrm{BCl}_3$
  • B
    $\mathrm{BF}_3$
  • $\mathrm{BI}_3$
  • D
    $\mathrm{BBr}_3$

Answer

Correct option: C.
$\mathrm{BI}_3$
$\mathrm{BI}_3$ because backbonding is least effective between $5p-5p$ overlapping.

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