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Question

Which of the following statements about anhydrous aluminium chloride is/are incorrect ?

Options

A.It exists as AlCl3 molecule in gaseous phase
B.It is a strong Lewis base
C.It sublimes at 100oC under vacuum
D.It is not easily hydrolysed

Solution

Exists as dimer, Al2Cl6 and being covalent easily hydrolysed. AlCl3 is electron deficient, thus acts as Lewis acid.

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