M.Sc. Chemistry (PU-CET P.G) 2017 Panjab University Entrance Exam With Answers

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Anhydrous AICI3 is covalent but hydrated AICI3.6H2O is ionic because :

A: AICI3 dissolves in CS2
B: AICI3 has planar structure
C: IE of AI is low
D: Hydration energy of AI compensates of IE

The answer is: D