p-Block elementsHard
Question
Which of the following statements about anhydrous aluminium chloride is correct ?
Options
A.It exists as AlCl3 molecule
B.It is not easily hydrolysed
C.It sublimes at 100oC under vacuum
D.It is a strong Lewis base
Solution
According to Fajan′s rule it is a covalent compound and thus easily hydrolysed. It is also a electron deficient compound containing only six electrons around Al atom and therefore is a Lewis acid.
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