The p-Block Elements — Chemistry STD 11 Science — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceChemistryThe p-Block Elements1 Mark
Question
$\mathrm{AlF}_3$ is high melting solid but $\mathrm{AlCl}_3$ is low melting. Explain.
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Answer
$\mathrm{AlF}_3$ is high melting solid because it is ionic in nature. On the other hand, $\mathrm{AICI}_3$ is covalent in nature and hence is a low melting solid.
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