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Aluminium chloride acts as a strong Lewi...

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

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The correct Answer is:
C
`AlCl_(3)` is an electron deficient compound and acts as Lewis acid.
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