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The weakest Lewis acid strength of BF3 a...

The weakest Lewis acid strength of `BF_3` among boron halides can be explained on the basis of

A

the most electronegative nature of F

B

`P pi - P pi` back bonding

C

`d pi - p pi` back bonding

D

bond energy of B - F bond.

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B
`P pi - P pi` back bonding
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