Which statement best describes the relative Lewis acidity of BF3 and BCl3? โ Descriptive Chemistry Chemistry Question
Question
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.โ Correct
BF3 is a weaker Lewis acid than BCl3 because F is a better ฯ donor than Cl.
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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