MCQ
Which of the following statements about anhydrous aluminium chloride is correct?
  • It exists as $\ce{AlCl_3}$​ molecule in vapour.
  • B
    It is a strong Lewis base.
  • C
    It sublimes at $100^{\circ}C$ under vacuum.
  • D
    It is not readily hydrolyzed

Answer

Correct option: A.
It exists as $\ce{AlCl_3}$​ molecule in vapour.
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.

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