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BCl3 does not exist as a dimer but BH3 e...

`BCl_3` does not exist as a dimer but `BH_3` exists as `B_2H_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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The correct Answer is:
C
There is `p pi - p pi` back bonding in`BCl_3`.
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