Anhydrous AlCl3 is covalent. from the data given below Lattice Energy =5137KJmol−1 △HhydrationAl3+=−4665KJ/mol−1 △HhydrationCl−=−381KJ/mol−1 Identify the correct statement-
A
It will remain covalent in aqueous solution
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B
The solution will consists of AI3+ and CI−
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C
The solution will consists of hydrate AI3+ and CI−
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is D The solution will consists of AI3+ and CI−
AlCl3(anhydrous)→AlCl3(aq)
ΔH of reaction= Energy rleased during hydration + Energy used during ionization
⇒−4665−(3×381)+5137=−671
Thus AlCl3 would become ionic in aqueous solution as the formation of ions will take place because ΔHhydration>ΔHionization