Published by:
CGP EDU Academic Team
Published on: August 13, 2026
The halide of group IIIA element behaves asLewis acids. The acceptor ability is maximum for the halide of:
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
BCl 3 is the stronger Lewis Acid as the bond formed with the base will involve 2p orbital overlap which is stronger than the 3p orbital overlap in the case of 
.Hence, the bond formed between Lewis Base and 
will be stronger. In case of Ga and Tl, the bond between base and Lewis acid is much weaker.
Prepare Smarter with CGP Edu
Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.
Write a Review
Share your experience with this question and solution.
Commentary
Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.
Similar Questions
Explore conceptually related problems
Consider the following reaction:
Here X is:
Which of the following is not correct regarding Chlorine?
Which of the following statement(s) is/are not correct regarding the manufacturing of
Which of the following statement is/are correct regarding sulphur
Consider the following reaction:
Here A, refers to
(21 volume ratio)
It is to and that Group ‐ 15 elements have some common oxidation states. The most common oxidation …