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Which of the following is the strongest Lewis acid

A

`Bl_(3)`

B

`"BB"r_(3)`

C

`BCl_(3)`

D

`SnCl_(4)`

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The correct Answer is:
A
Larger the size of halogen atom less is the back donation of electrons into empty 2p orbital of boron and thus boron can easily accept a pair of electrons from outside.
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