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ChemistryCHEMICAL BONDINGBack bonding, Bridge bonding & odd electron moleculesMedium2 minQB
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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 :-

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Answer:
A
Solution:

The higher B-F bond dissociation energy in BF₃ is due to significant p-p backbonding between the filled p-orbitals of F and the vacant p-orbital of B. This interaction imparts partial double bond character to the B-F bond, strengthening it. In CF₄, carbon has no vacant p-orbital for such backbonding with fluorine.

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:CHEMICAL BONDINGSubtopic:Back bonding, Bridge bonding & odd electron molecules
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