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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 enegy of `Al^(3+)`

D

the polar nature of water

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