The valence of aluminum is +3, and the valence of chlorine is –1. The formula for aluminum chloride is

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bogdanovich [222]3 years ago

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which is choice c.

Aluminium chloride

Chemical compound

DescriptionAluminium chloride is the main compound of aluminium and chlorine. It is white, but samples are often contaminated with iron(III) chloride, giving it a yellow color. The solid has a low melting and boiling point. Wikipedia

IUPAC ID: aluminium chloride

Molar mass: 133.34 g/mol

Soluble in: Water

Related Lewis acids: Iron(III) chloride; Boron trifluoride

Heat capacity (C): 91.1 J/mol·K

Other names: aluminium(III) chloride; aluminum trichloride

CaHeK987 [17]3 years ago

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<span>The correct option is C.i.e. AlCl3 Given: The valence of aluminum is +3, and the valence of chlorine is –1. Thus, 3 chlorine atoms each of (-1 charge )combine to make the charge balance because of Al (3+). Thus, 1 atom of Aluminum (Al) binds with three atoms of Chlorine (Cl).Thus, the net foromula becomes AlCl3</span>

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