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Anhydrous AlCl3 is a covalent compound. From the data given below, predict whether it would remain covalent or become ionic in an aqueous solution .

Ionisation energy of Al=5137 kJmol1, ΔH hydration for Al3+=4665kJmol1; ΔH hydration for Cl=381kJmol1

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Ionic
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Covalent
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Partially ionic
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Partially covalent
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Solution

The correct option is A Ionic
Total hydration energy is 4665+3×(381)=5808 kJmol1 and ionization energy is 5137 kJmol1. So some energy will use in breaking bond. So, AlCl3 become ionic in aqueous solution.

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