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BCl(3) does not exists as a dimer but BH...

`BCl_(3)` does not exists as a dimer but `BH_(3)` exists as `B_(2)H_(6)` because :

A

Chlorine is more electronegative than hydrogen.

B

Large size of chlorine atom does not fit between small-sized boron atoms, while small-sized hydrogen atoms occupy the space between boron atoms.

C

There is `p pi - p pi` back bonding in `BCl_(3)`.

D

Both (b) and ( c).

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D
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