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Published on: August 12, 2026
Arrange the following in decreasing Lewis acids strength 
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A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Decreasing order of Lewis acid strength is
as Lewis acids have a tendency to accept electron by the empty d-orbitals of phosphorus and also the electronegativity of halides decreases as F < Cl < Br < I.
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