Which of the following elementary steps will have the smallest orientation factor? a. BF3 + SCN− → BF3SCN− b. BF3 + OH− → BF3OH− c. BF3 + F− → BF4 − d. BF3 + Cl− → BF3Cl− e. BF3 + Br− → BF3Br−
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This factor is generally smaller for reactions involving larger and more complex molecules, because these molecules have more possible orientations and thus a smaller chance of colliding in the correct one. Looking at the options, all reactions involve the same Show more…
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