Solution :
<u>Explanation 1 </u>:
Spontaneity of the reaction is based on two factors :
-- the tendency to acquire a state of minimum energy
-- the energy of a system to acquire a maximum randomness.
Now, since there isn't much difference in the bond enthalpies of B-F and B-Cl. So, we can say the major driving factor is tendency to acquire a state of maximum randomness.
<u>Explanation 2 </u>:
A system containing the 
B halides has a 
than a system of 
and 
.
It has the same number of 
, but more distinguishable kinds of 
, hence, more microstates and higher entropy.
Answer:
Strong acids are assumed 100% dissociated in water- True
As a solution becomes more basic, the pOH of the solution increases- false
The conjugate base of a weak acid is a strong base- true
The Ka equilibrium constant always refers to the reaction of an acid with water to produce the conjugate base of the acid and the hydronium ion- True
As the Kb value for a base increases, base strength increases- true
The weaker the acid, the stronger the conjugate base- true
Explanation:
An acid is regarded as a strong acid if it attains 100% or complete dissociation in water.
The pOH decreases as a solution becomes more basic (as OH^- concentration increases).
Ka refers to the dissociation of an acid HA into H3O^+ and A^-.
The greater the base dissociation constant, the greater the base strength.
The weaker an acid is, the stronger , its conjugate base will be.
