Which of the following species is the weakest Lewis acid?

B F_{3}

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B C l_{3}

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B B r_{3}

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B I_{3}

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Solution

The correct option is A $B F_{3}$
Lewis acid strength depends upon the ease with which it can accept a pair of electrons from the donor. $B F_{3}$ is the weakest Lewis acid due to back bonding.

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