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Anhydrous `AlCl_(3)` is covalent but `AlCl_(3).6H_(2)O` is ionic because :

A

`AlCl_(3)` has dimeric structure

B

ionization energy of aluminium is low

C

lattice energy in `AlCl_(3).6H_(2)O` becomes high

D

hydration energy compensates the high ionization energy of Al.

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