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BCl3 does not exist as dimer but BH3 exi...

`BCl_3` does not exist as dimer but `BH_3` exist as dimer `(B_2H_6)` because :

A

Chlorine is more electronegative than hydrogen

B

there is `ppi-dpi` back bonding in `BCl_3` but `BH_3` does not contain such multiple bonding

C

large sized chlorine atoms do not fit in between the small boron atoms whereas small sized hydrogen atoms get fitted between boron atoms

D

none of these

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The correct Answer is:
C
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