`AlCl_(3)` is

A

Anhydrous and covalent

B

Anhydrous and ionic

C

Covalent and basic

D

Coordinate and acidic

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The correct Answer is:
A
`AlCl_(3)` is covalent due to high polarizing power of `Al^(3+)` ion.
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