Which of statements about anhydrous aluminium chloride is correct

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p-Block Elements - I

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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

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