NEET Sample Paper NEET Sample Test Paper-22

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    Boron halides behave as Lewis base, because of their

    A)  Covalent nature

    B)  Ionic nature

    C)  Acidic nature

    D)  Electron deficient nature

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    The electronic configuration of Boron is \[1{{s}^{2}},\,2{{s}^{2}},\,2{{p}^{1}},\] hence it is electron deficient in nature and hence it acts as a Lewis acid. Hence, the correct option is (d).


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