Q.
Select the correct reason for given statement "Flouride of Al is ionic while chloride of Al is covalent".
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a
IE of Al in AlF3>AlCl3
b
EA of Flourine > Chlorine
c
Lattice energy of AlF3>AlCl3
d
EA of Flourine < chlorine
answer is C.
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Detailed Solution
AlF3 is ionic while AlCl3 is covalent because lattice energy of AlF3 is greater than AlCl3.
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