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The bond dissociation energy of B – F in BF3 is 646 kJ mol–1. where as that of C – F in CF4 is 515 kJ mol–1. The correct reason for higher B – F bond dissociation energy as compared to that of C – F bond is

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a
stronger σ bond between B and F in BF3 as compared to that between C and F in CF4
b
Significant pπ - pπ interaction between B and F in BF3 whereas there is no possibility of such interaction between C and F in CF4
c
Lower degree of pπ - pπ interaction between B and F in BF3 than that between C and F in CF4
d
Smaller size of B-atom as compared to that of C-atom

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Correct option is B

In BF3 due to back π-bonding the bond order is more and hence bond dissociation energy is more [646KJ/mole]Where as in case of CF4 there is no such back π-bond formation, hence the C - F bond order is less so bond dissociation energy for C - F bond is low [515KJ/mole]


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