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Which statement best describes the relative Lewis acidity of BF3 and BCl3? โ€” Descriptive Chemistry Chemistry Question

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Which statement best describes the relative Lewis acidity of BF3 and BCl3?

A.

BF3 is a weaker Lewis acid than BCl3 because F is more electronegative than Cl.

B.

BF3 is a weaker Lewis acid than BCl3 because F is a better ฯ€ donor than Cl.

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C.

BF3 is a stronger Lewis acid than BCl3 because F is more electronegative than Cl.

D.

BF3 is a stronger Lewis acid than BCl3 because F is a better ฯ€ donor than Cl.

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