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MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEJEE Advanced ChemistryInorganic Chemistryp-Block (group 13 and 14)Boron and Its Compounds

BCl₃ does not exist as a dimer but BH₃ exists as B₂H₆ because

A.Cl₂ is more electronegative than hydrogen
B.large size of chlorine atom does not fit between small✓ Correct
C.there is pp-dp back bonding in BCl₃
D.both (b) and (c)
Explanation

Boron trichloride 3 BCl does not exist as a dimer but boron trihydride 3 3 B H exists as 2 6 B H because the large size of chlorine atom does not fit between small- sized boron atoms, while small-sized hydrogen atoms occupy the space between boron atoms. And in the solution state boron in boron trihydride accepts lone pair of electrons from oxygen and nitrogen to get the stability.

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