NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)Practice
Which one is the wrong statement?
Options
- AAnhydrous A l C l 3 exists as A l 2 C l 6 (dimer)
- BAl 2 Cl 6 contains 3c − 4e − bonds
- CAnhydrous A l C l 3 fumes in moist air
- DAnhydrous A l C l 3 is ionic
Correct answer
D. Anhydrous A l C l 3 is ionic
Step-by-step solution
Anhydrous A l C l 3 exists as A l 2 C l 6 (dimer) White fumes are due to the presence of H C l gas. Anhydrous aluminium chloride is hydrolysed partially with the moisture in the atmosphere to give H C l gas. This H C l combines with the moisture in the air and appears white in colour. A l C l 3 + 3 H 2 O → A l O H 3 + 3 H C l w h i t e f u m e s Thus AlCl 3 is a covalent compound rather than ionic. Fajan's rule states that, small size of cation, higher the charge on cation and large size of anion, greater is