P-Block Elements Ques 534
Question: Aluminium chloride exists as dimer, $ Al_2Cl_6 $ in solid state as well as in solution of non-polar solvents such as benzene. When dissolved in water, it gives
Options:
A) $ {{[Al{{(OH)}_6}]}^{3-}}+3HCl $
B) $ {{[Al{{(H_2O)}_6}]}^{3+}}+3C{{l}^{-}} $
C) $ A{{l}^{3+}}+3C{{l}^{-}} $
D) $ Al_2O_3+6HCl $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
$ Al_2Cl_6+12H_2O\rightarrow 2{{[Al{{(H_2O)}_6}]}^{3+}}+6C{{l}^{-}} $
