Boron forms $BX_3$ type of halides. The correct increasing order of Lewis-acid strength of these halides is

  • A

    $BF_3 > BCl_3 > BBr_3 > BI_3$

  • B

    $BI_3 > BBr_3 > BCl_3 > BF_3$

  • C

    $BF_3 > BI_3 > BCl_3 > BBr_3$

  • D

    $BF_3 > BCl_3 > BI_3 > BBr_3$

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