NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
BCl 3 exists as monomer whereas AlCl 3 is dimerized through halogen bridging. Give reason. Explain the structure of the dimer of AlCl 3 also.
Options
- ABCl 3 has a smaller size than AlCl 3 , leading to monomer formation. The dimer of AlCl 3 has a bridged structu
- BBCl 3 has a larger size than AlCl 3 , leading to monomer formation. The dimer of AlCl 3 has a bridged structur
- CBCl 3 has a smaller size than AlCl 3 , leading to monomer formation. The dimer of AlCl 3 has a linear structur
- DBCl 3 has a larger size than AlCl 3 , leading to monomer formation. The dimer of AlCl 3 has a linear structure
Correct answer
A. BCl 3 has a smaller size than AlCl 3 , leading to monomer formation. The dimer of AlCl 3 has a bridged structu
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) BCl 3 has a smaller size than AlCl 3 , leading to monomer formation. The dimer of AlCl 3 has a bridged structure.