Ionisation energy of AltoAl3+=5137kJmol−1△Hhydrationof:Al3+=−4665kJmol−1andforCl−=−381kJmol−1. Which of the following statement is correct?
A
AlCl3 would remain covalent in aqueous solution
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B
Only at infinite dilution AlCl3 undergoes ionisation
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C
In aqueous solution AlCl3 becomes ionic
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is C In aqueous solution AlCl3 becomes ionic If AlCl3 is present in ionic state in aqueous solution, therefore it has Al3+and3Cl−
Standard heat of hydration of Al3+ and 3Cl− ions =(△H)hydrationforAl+3+3×(△H)hydrationforCl− =−4665+3×(−381)kJmol−1 =−5808kJ/mol
Required energy of ionisation of Al=5137kJmol−1 ∴ Hydration energy dominates ionisation energy ∴AlCl3 would be ionic in aqueous solution.