P-Block Elements Ques 554
Question: Anhydrous $ AlCl_3 $ is prepared from
Options:
A) cone. $ HCl $ and Al metal
B) aluminium and $ C{l_2} $
C) dry $ HCl $ gas + heated Al metal
D) dil. $ HCl $ and Al metal
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
$ 2Al+3Cl_2\xrightarrow{\Delta }2AlCl_3 $ (anhydrous)