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STATEMENT-1: In `LiAlH_(4),Al` is `sp^(3)` hybridised .
STATEMENT-2: `LiAlH_(4)` is a good reducing agent .
STATEMENT-3: `LiAlH_(4)` complex is unstable in water .

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To analyze the three statements regarding lithium aluminum hydride (LiAlH₄), we will evaluate each statement step by step. ### Step 1: Evaluate Statement 1 **Statement 1:** In LiAlH₄, Al is sp³ hybridized. - **Hybridization of Aluminum in LiAlH₄:** - Aluminum (Al) has 3 valence electrons. - In LiAlH₄, Al forms four bonds with four hydrogen atoms. - To determine the hybridization, we can use the formula: \[ n = \frac{1}{2} \left( \text{Number of valence electrons in central atom} + \text{Number of univalent atoms} + \text{Charge} \right) \] - For Al: - Valence electrons = 3 - Univalent atoms (H) = 4 - Charge = -1 (since AlH₄⁻) - Plugging in the values: \[ n = \frac{1}{2} \left( 3 + 4 - 1 \right) = \frac{1}{2} \times 6 = 3 \] - Since \( n = 4 \), the hybridization is sp³. **Conclusion for Statement 1:** True. ### Step 2: Evaluate Statement 2 **Statement 2:** LiAlH₄ is a good reducing agent. - **Reducing Agent Properties:** - LiAlH₄ is known to reduce various functional groups. - It can reduce aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids to their respective alcohols. - Due to its ability to donate hydride ions (H⁻), it acts as a strong reducing agent. **Conclusion for Statement 2:** True. ### Step 3: Evaluate Statement 3 **Statement 3:** LiAlH₄ complex is unstable in water. - **Reactivity with Water:** - When LiAlH₄ comes into contact with water, it reacts vigorously. - The reaction produces lithium hydroxide (LiOH), aluminum hydroxide (Al(OH)₃), and hydrogen gas (H₂). - This reaction indicates that LiAlH₄ is indeed unstable in water. **Conclusion for Statement 3:** True. ### Final Conclusion All three statements are true. Therefore, the overall answer is that all statements regarding LiAlH₄ are correct. ---
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