The bond dissociation energy of in is whereas that of in is . The correct reason for higher bond dissociation energy as compared to that of is:
- Asmaller size of B-atom as compared to that of C-atom
- Bstronger bond between B and F in as compared to that between C and F in
- Csignificant interaction between B and F in whereas there is no possibility of such interaction between C and F in
- Dlower degree of interaction between B and F in than that between C and F in
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
In , the boron atom has an empty orbital, while the fluorine atom has lone pairs in its orbitals. This allows for back-bonding ( interaction), which gives the bond partial double bond character, significantly increasing its strength. In , carbon has no empty orbitals to accept electron density, so no such back-bonding occurs.