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Aluminium chloride (AlCl(3)) is a Lewis ...

Aluminium chloride `(AlCl_(3))` is a Lewis acid because it can donate electrons.

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Aluminium chloride `(AICI_(3))` is a Lewis acid because it cam accept electrons.
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Knowledge Check

  • Aluminium chloride acts as a strong Lewis acid because

    A
    `AlCl_(3)` is a covalent compound
    B
    `AlCl_(3)` is an ionic compound
    C
    `AlCl_(3)` is an electron deficient compound
    D
    `AlCl_(3)` is easily hydrolysed

  • AlCl_(3) fumes in moist air because

    A
    It is very volatile
    B
    It is covalent
    C
    HCl is formed in moist air
    D
    It is highly hygroscopic

  • AlCl_(3) exists as dimer because

    A
    Al has greater ionisation potential
    B
    Al has larger radius
    C
    High charge in nucleus
    D
    Incomplete p-subshells