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Which of the statements about anhydrous aluminium chloride is correct
A
It exists as $AlC{l_3}$ molecule
B
It is not easily hydrolysed
C
It sublimes at ${100\,^o}C$ under vacuum
D
It is a strong Lewis base
(IIT-1981)
Solution
It exists as dimer in vapour.
It is a strong Lewis acid due to incomplete octet and because of that it can be easily hydrolyzed.
Standard 11
Chemistry
