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Which of the following statement is incorrect?

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a

The trichlorides of group-l3 elements, on hydrolysis form M(OH)4-

b

AlCl3 inacidifiedaqueoussolutionforms AlH2O63+

c

Boron is unreactive in crystalline form

d

boron forms a very thin hydroxide layer on its surface

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

The trichlorides of group-l3 elements on hydrolysis form tetrahedral M(OH)4- species; the hybridization state of element M is sp3. Aluminium chloride in acidified aqueous solution forms octahedral AlH2O63+ ion. In this complex ion, the 3d -orbitals of Al are involved and the hybridization state of Al is sp3d2.Boron is unreactive in crystalline form. Aluminium forms a very thin oxide layer on its surface which protects the metal from further attack by oxygen molecules.
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