MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Advanced ChemistryInorganic Chemistryp-Block (group 13 and 14)Introduction to p-block Elements
Boron is unable to form BF - ions due to
A.non-availability of d-orbitals✓ Correct
B.small size of boron atom
C.non-metallic nature
D.it is a strong Lewis acid.
Explanation
Due to un-availibility of empty d-orbital, boron cannot expand its octet.
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