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AlCl3 anhydrous is covalent but AlCl3. 6...

`AlCl_3` anhydrous is covalent but `AlCl_3. 6H_2O` is ionic because

A

`AICI_3` has a plane triangular structure

B

the ionization energy of Al is very low

C

the hydration energy of `AlCl_3` is very high

D

`Al^(+3)` ion undergoes extensive hydration to form `[Al(H_2O_6)]^(+3)`.

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