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The aqueous solution of AlCl3 contains Al3+ ions because

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a
Its higher hydration energy compensates its high ionisation energy
b
Its higher ionisation energy compensates its higher hyhdration energy
c
Its hydration energy is same as its ionisation energy
d
Al is amphoteric metal

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Correct option is A

AlCl3+6H2O→AlH2O6Cl3≈AlH2O6+3 + 3Cl-In AlH2O6Cl3 the oxidation state of Al is +3 .Ionisation energy is absorbed energy for the removal of three electrons.Where as hydration energy is released energy during hydration of one mole of Al+3 ions.In the above reaction both the processess are involved but hydration energy is greater than that of ionisation energy.Hence removal of three electrons easily takes place and gives Al+3 ion in solution.


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