The P-block Elements-i Boron Family Question 33

Question: Anhydrous $ AlCl_3 $ is obtained from [BHU 1980; CPMT 1982]

Options:

A) $ HCl $ and aluminium metal

B) Aluminium and chlorine gas

C) Hydrogen chloride gas and aluminium metal

D) None of the above

Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ 2Al+6HCl\to 2AlCl_3+3H_2 $