What will be the central atom of $A l C l_{3}$ ?

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It can be both (a) and (b)

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There will be no central atom

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Solution

The correct option is A
Al

According to VSEPR theory, we know that central atom is the atom which is least in number.
In this compound, $A l C l_{3}$ , there is one Al and 3 Cl atoms. Therefore, the central atom is Al.

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