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Dimer Al(2)Cl(6) is formed because...

Dimer `Al_(2)Cl_(6)` is formed because

A

Al is electron rich

B

Aluminium is having lone pair of electron

C

Aluminium forms coordinate bonds with chlorine to complete its octet.

D

Aluminium donates lone pair to form bridge

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C
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