Question:

Aluminium chloride in acidified aqueous solution forms a complex $'A'$, in which hybridisation state of $Al$ is $'B'$. What are $'A'$ and $'B'$, respectively ?

Updated On: May 5, 2024
  • $[Al(H_2O)_6]^{3+}, sp^3d^2$
  • $[Al(H_2O)_4]^{3+}, sp^3$
  • $[Al(H_2O)_4]^{3+}, dsp^2$
  • $[Al(H_2O)_6]^{3+}, d^2sp^3$
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

$AlCl_3$ in acidified aqueous solution form a
$[Al(H_2O)_6]^{3+}$
$Al^{+3} = [Ne]$
$sp^3d^2$
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Concepts Used:

Coordination Compounds

A coordination compound holds a central metal atom or ion surrounded by various oppositely charged ions or neutral molecules. These molecules or ions are re-bonded to the metal atom or ion by a coordinate bond.

Coordination entity:

A coordination entity composes of a central metal atom or ion bonded to a fixed number of ions or molecules.

Ligands:

A molecule, ion, or group which is bonded to the metal atom or ion in a complex or coordination compound by a coordinate bond is commonly called a ligand. It may be either neutral, positively, or negatively charged.