Which of the following statements is true?

Name: Exam Paper Generator | JEE NEET Paper Generator | Vedclass
Brand: Vedclass
Rating: 5 (35 reviews)

Question

(B) In the solid state,$BeCl_2$ and $AlCl_3$ exist as polymeric structures with chlorine bridges. The structure shown in the image represents the brid

Vedclass · Accepted Answer

Both Beryllium and Aluminum chlorides form bridged structures in the solid state.

Vedclass · Answer

(B) In the solid state,$BeCl_2$ and $AlCl_3$ exist as polymeric structures with chlorine bridges. The structure shown in the image represents the bridged dimer/polymer structure where $M = Be$ or $Al$. $BeCl_2$ forms a chain structure with $Cl$ bridges,and $AlCl_3$ forms a layer structure with $Cl$ bridges. Option $A$ is incorrect as the coordination number of $Be$ in $BeCl_2$ is $4$. Option $C$ is incorrect as inorganic benzene is $B_3N_3H_6$ (borazine). Option $D$ is incorrect as boric acid $(H_3BO_3)$ is a Lewis acid,not a protonic acid,as it accepts $OH^-$ ions from water.

Similar Questions

An element $X$ which occurs in the first short period has an outer electronic structure $s^2p^1$. What are the formula and acid-base character of its oxides?

The Lewis acid character of boron trihalides follows the order:

Explain ionization enthalpy and electronegativity for elements of the Boron family.

Boron fluoride exists as $BF_3$ but boron hydride does not exist as $BH_3$. Give reason. In which form does it exist? Explain its structure.

Which of the following is $NOT$ true regarding the structure of diborane $(B_2H_6)$?

Vedclass Test Series

Exam Paper Generator

Online Exam Module