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In which one of the following molecules strongest back donation of an electron pair from halide to boron is expected?
Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)JEE MainJEE Main 2021 (27 Aug Shift 1)
Options:
  • A BI3
  • B BBr3
  • C BCl3
  • D BF3
Solution:
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The correct answer is: BF3

Due to small size atom show strongest back bonding in BF3.
In case of BF3 (2P-2P back bonding) while in BCl3(2P-3P),BBr3(2P-4P) and BI3(2P-5P) back bonding. So extent of back bonding is maximum in 2P-2P

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