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Arrange `BF_3, BCl_3, B Br_3, BI_3` in the decreasing order of Lewis acid character and explain.

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To arrange \( BF_3, BCl_3, BBr_3, \) and \( BI_3 \) in decreasing order of Lewis acid character, we need to analyze the electron deficiency of the boron atom in these compounds and how the size of the halogens affects the Lewis acidity. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Lewis Acids**: - A Lewis acid is defined as a species that can accept an electron pair. In this case, boron halides are Lewis acids because boron is electron-deficient and can accept electrons to complete its octet. 2. **Electron Deficiency of Boron**: ...
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ICSE-SOME P-BLOCK ELEMENTS -NCERT TEXTBOOK EXERCISES (With Hints and Solutions)
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  2. Discuss the pattern of variation in the oxidation states of (i) B to T...

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  3. Explain, why is the +2 oxidation state of lead more stable than the +2...

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  4. How can you explain higher stability of BCl(3) as compared to TlCl(3) ...

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  5. Why does boron triflouride behave as a Lewis acid ?

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  6. Consider the compounds, BCl(3)" and "C"C"l(4). How will they behave wi...

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  7. Is boric acid a protic acid ? Explain.

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  8. Explain what happens when boric acid is heated .

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  9. Describe the shapes of BF(3)" and "BH(4)^(-). Assign the hybridisation...

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  10. Write reactions to justify amphoteric nature of aluminium.

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  11. What are electron deficient compounds ? Are BCl(3)" and "SiCl(4) elect...

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  12. Write the resonance structures of CO(3)^(2-)" and "HCO(3)^(-).

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  13. What is the state of hybridisation of carbon in (a) CO(3)^(2-) (b) dia...

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  14. What is the state of hybridisation of carbon in (a) CO(3)^(2-) (b) dia...

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  15. What is the state of hybridisation of carbon in (a) CO(3)^(2-) (b) dia...

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  16. Explain the difference in properties of diamond and graphite on the ba...

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  17. Rationalise the given statements and give chemical reactions : • Lead(...

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  18. Rationalise the given statements and give chemical reactions : • Lead(...

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  19. Rationalise the given statements and give chemical reactions : • Lead(...

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  20. Suggest reasons why the B–F bond lengths in BF(3) (130 pm) and BF(4 )^...

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  21. If B–Cl bond has a dipole moment, explain why BCl(3) molecule has zer...

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