Q.

BX3+NH3RT.BX3NH3 + Heat of adduct formation(H) The numerical value of H is found to be maximum for :

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a

BI3

b

BF3

c

BCl3

d

BBr3

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

There is effective overlapping between B and F in BF3, therefore it is the weakest Lewis acid whereas ineffective overlapping between B and I in BI3, therefore it is the strongest Lewis acid.

Lewis acidic strength: BF3<BCl3<BBr3<BI3

Stronger is the Lewis acid, more heat is released during the reaction.
As BI3 is the strongest Lewis acid among all boron halides therefore, the heat of adduct formation will the numerically maximum for BI3.

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