Home
Class 11
CHEMISTRY
Anhydrous AlCl3 is covalent however, whe...

Anhydrous `AlCl_3` is covalent however, when it is dissolved in water hydrated ionic species are formed.This transformation is owing to :

A

the trivalent state of Al

B

the large hydration energy of `Al^(3+)`

C

the low hydration energy of `Al^(3+)`

D

the polar nature of water

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
B
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • ORGANIC CHEMISTRY: SOME BASIC PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES

    PATHFINDER|Exercise QUESTION BANK|85 Videos

  • PERIODIC CLASSIFICATION OF ELEMENTS AND PERIODIC PROPERTIES

    PATHFINDER|Exercise QUESTION BANK|77 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

AlCl_3 is covalent but ionises in water-why?

Anhydrous AlCl_3 is a covalent compound but hydrated aluminium chloride is an ionic compound-Explain Why ?

HgCl_(2) and I_(2) both when dissolved in water containing I^(-) ions the pair of species formed is -

HgCl_(2) and I_(2) both when dissolved in water containing I^(-) ions the pair of species formed is -

HgCl_(2) and I_(2) both when dissolved in water containing I^(-) ions, the pair of species formed is :

When tetraaminechloridonitritocobalt (III) nitrate is dissolved in water, how many ions will be formed from one molecule ?

When tetraminechloridonitritio cobalt (III) nitrate is dissolved in water, how many ions will be formed on molecule?

Calculate the hardness of Water When 1gm FeCl_3 dissolved in 1 liter water.

When a compound A is heated, it produces a colourless gas and the residue obtained is dissolved in water to form the compound B. The compound C is formed when excess CO_2 is passed through aqueous solution of B. The compound C can be separated out in solid state from its solution. C in its solid state when heated forms the compound A. A is-

PATHFINDER-P-BLOCK ELEMENTS -QUESTION BANK
  1. Carbogen has X% of CO2 and is used as an antidote for poisoning of Y. ...

    Text Solution

    |

  2. PbF4,PbCl4 exists but PbBr4 and Pbl4 do not exist because of

    Text Solution

    |

  3. Anhydrous AlCl3 is covalent however, when it is dissolved in water hyd...

    Text Solution

    |

  4. Consider the following statement for diborane: Boron is approximately...

    Text Solution

    |

  5. The dissolution of Al(OH)3 by a solution of NaOH results in the format...

    Text Solution

    |

  6. Which is not true about borax ?

    Text Solution

    |

  7. (Si2O5)n^(2n-) anion is obtained when :

    Text Solution

    |

  8. Amphibole silicate structure has 'x' number of corner shared per tetra...

    Text Solution

    |

  9. Which of the following statements about anhydrous aluminium chloride i...

    Text Solution

    |

  10. Borax in its crystal posses :

    Text Solution

    |

  11. Borazine is called 'inorganic benzene' which contains ring structure w...

    Text Solution

    |

  12. Identify the correct statement about orthoboric acid :

    Text Solution

    |

  13. On strong heating Pb(NO3)2 gives :

    Text Solution

    |

  14. Heating of oxalic acid with conc. H2SO4 evolves:

    Text Solution

    |

  15. Which of the following statement (s) is/are incorrect about borazine (...

    Text Solution

    |

  16. Which of the given compound(s) can act as Lewis acid in both monomer a...

    Text Solution

    |

  17. Select the correct statement(s) regarding structure of Al2(CH3)6 :

    Text Solution

    |

  18. Which of the following molecules have a dative bonding (ppi-dpi) ?

    Text Solution

    |

  19. Which of the following is/are correct for groups 14 elements ?

    Text Solution

    |

  20. Aqueous solution of boric acid is treated with salicylic acid. Which o...

    Text Solution

    |