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Valence shell electron pair repulsion

(VSEPR) theory is a model in chemistry used to predict the shape of individual molecules based upon the extent of electron-pair electrostatic repulsion.[1] It is also named Gillespie-Nyholm theory after its two main developers. The acronym "VSEPR" is sometimes

pronounced "vesper" for ease of

pronunciation; however, the phonetic

pronunciation is technically more correct.

Aluminium chloride (AlCl3) is the main compound of aluminium and chlorine. It is white, but samples are often

contaminated with iron trichloride,

giving it a yellow colour. The solid has a

low melting and boiling point. It is

mainly produced and consumed in the

production of aluminium metal, but large amounts are also used in other

areas of chemical industry. The

compound is often cited as a Lewis acid. It is an example of an inorganic

compound that "cracks" at mild

temperature, reversibly changing from

a polymer to a molecule

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Is AlCl3 a trigonal planar?

It depends on the phase and the temperature Solid AlCl3 has each aluminium is 6 coordinate, surrounded by 6 chlorine atoms in an octahedral formation. The best description here is a ionic bonding. Interestingly just below melt temperature the conductivity rises indicating free ions. AlCl3 in the melt is found as dimer Al2Cl6 with four coordinate aluminium. Two chlorines bridging the aluminium atoms. In this aluminium achieves its octet and the bond angles are in line with VSEPR theory. At high temperature the dimers dissociate to monomeric AlCl3 which is trigonal planar, following VSEPR theory.


Is alcl3 an electrolyte?

Yes, AlCl3 is a strong electrolyte.


Is CO SO2 AlCl3 or NO a nonpolar molecule?

AlCl3


The correct formula for aluminum chloride is what?

The correct formula for aluminum chloride is AlCl3.


What is the correct compound name for AlCl3?

The correct compound name for AlCl3 is aluminum chloride.


Is AlCl3 soluble in water?

Aluminum chloride (AlCl3) is soluble in water.


What is the bond angle of AlCl3?

The bond angle of AlCl3 is 120 degrees.


What are the products when these react AlCl3 and HNO3 and AgNO3?

When AlCl3 reacts with HNO3, the products are Al(NO3)3 and HCl. When AlCl3 reacts with AgNO3, the products are AgCl and Al(NO3)3.


What is the name of the ionic compound AlCl3?

The name of the ionic compound AlCl3 is aluminum chloride.


What does alumium and choline make?

Aluminium Chloride (AlCl3) Al + 3Cl = AlCl3


What is vsepr model mainly used for?

The VSEPR model is used mainly to determine molecular shape.


What is the van't Hoff factor for AlCl3?

The van't Hoff factor for AlCl3 is 4. AlCl3 dissociates into Al3+ and 3Cl- ions when it dissolves in water, resulting in a total of 4 ions in solution per formula unit of AlCl3.