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Aluminium chloride exists as dimer. Give reason.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Aluminum Chloride (AlCl3)**: - Aluminum chloride (AlCl3) is a compound formed from aluminum (Al) and chlorine (Cl). 2. **Valence Electrons of Aluminum**: - Aluminum has three valence electrons (from the group 13 of the periodic table). In AlCl3, aluminum is bonded to three chlorine atoms, but it only has six electrons in its valence shell (three from the bonds with chlorine). ...
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CENGAGE CHEMISTRY ENGLISH-P-BLOCK GROUP 13 - BORON FAMILY-Ex 6.1 (Subjective)
  1. Why boron does not exist as B^(3+) ion in solution or in compound ?

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  2. The +1 oxidation state is more stable than +3 oxidation state for thal...

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  3. Aluminium chloride exists as dimer. Give reason.

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  4. Why boron halides do not exists as a dimer. While AlCl(3) exists as Al...

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  5. Give reason for the following: +1 gallium undergoes disproportionat...

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  6. Why boron and aluminium tend to for, covalent compounds ?

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  7. Molten aluminium bromide is a poor conductor of electricity. Give reas...

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  8. Why B-X bond distance in BX(3) is shorter than theoretically expected ...

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  9. Boric acid can be titrated against sodium hydroxide using phenolphthal...

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  10. Which one is more stable in diethy1 ether anhydrous AICI(3) or hydrous...

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  11. How is boron obtained from borax ? Give the chemical reactions involve...

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  12. Unlike ordinary fire, thermite reaction cannot be stopped by pouring w...

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  13. (a) Explain why BF(3) exists whereas BH(3) does not. (b) Compare the...

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  14. State with equations what happens when borax is heated on a platinum w...

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  16. AlF(3) is insoluble in anhydrous HF but dissolves on addition of NaF. ...

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