Assertion: Anhydrous is covalent

CHEMISTRY · Subjective · A Level · Chemistry · Bonding · Bonding

Problem

Assertion: Anhydrous AlCl3\text{AlCl}_3 is covalent, while hydrated AlCl3\text{AlCl}_3 is ionic. Reason: In water, AlCl3\text{AlCl}_3 is present as Al(aq)3+\text{Al}^{3+}_{(\text{aq})} and Cl(aq)−\text{Cl}^-_{(\text{aq})} ions.

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