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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:

  1. A
    smaller size of B-atom as compared to that of C-atom
  2. B
    stronger bond between B and F in as compared to that between C and F in
  3. C
    significant interaction between B and F in whereas there is no possibility of such interaction between C and F in
  4. D
    lower 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.

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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:
A
smaller size of B-atom as compared to that of C-atom
B
stronger bond between B and F in as compared to that between C and F in
C
significant interaction between B and F in whereas there is no possibility of such interaction between C and F in
D
lower degree of interaction between B and F in than that between C and F in

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