p-Block Elements-I 2 Question 28

28. Aluminium sulphide gives a foul odour when it becomes damp. Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction.

(1997, 2M)

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Solution:

  1. $3 \mathrm{SiCl}{4}+4 \mathrm{Al} \xrightarrow{\Delta} 4 \mathrm{AlCl}{3}+3 \mathrm{Si}$ Vapour Molten Volatilizes Crystalline