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Among solid BeCl2   and liquid BCl3

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a

BCl3   is stronger Lewis acid than  BeCl2  since B in  BCl3  is in higher oxidation state than Be in BeCl2  

b

Since BeCl2  has polymeric structure, to act as Lewis acid some  BeCl  bonds must be broken before forming adduct which requires energy

c

BeCl2   is stronger Lewis acid than  BCl3  since  BeCl2  has less number of electrons around Be atom than B in  BCl3

d

Boron being non-metal with more electronegativity can attract lone pair strongly than Be which is metal

answer is B, C, D.

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B,C,D  statements correct. BeCl2  is weaker Lewis acid than BCl3  due to less electro negativity. 

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Among solid BeCl2   and liquid BCl3