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B^(3+) cannot exist in aqueous solution ...

`B^(3+)` cannot exist in aqueous solution because of its :

A

Strong reducing ability

B

Strong oxidizing ability

C

Small size and large charge

D

Large size and small charge

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C
Being covalent in nature because of small size and large charge it gets hydrolysed in aqueous solution according to the following reaction
`BCl_3 +3H_2O overset("Hydrolysis")toH_3BO_3 + 3HCl`
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