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a
BCl3 and AlCl3 are both Lewis acids and BCl3 is stronger than AlCl3
b
BCl3 and AlCl3 are both Lewis acids and AlCl3 is stronger than BCl3
c
BCl3 and AlCl3 are both equally strong Lewis acids
d
BCl3 and AlCl3 are both not Lewis acids

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detailed solution

Correct option is A

Acidic strength order:As atomic size of central atom increases,metallic nature increases,electron accepting tendency decreases,Lewis acidic strength decreases.


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