Question

What are the Properties of Aluminium Trichloride?

Answer

The Properties of Aluminium Trichloride - (i) The colour of aluminium chloride is white, but often it is contaminated with iron trichloride, which makes it yellow. (ii) Aluminium chloride has a very low melting and boiling point. It sublimes at a temperature of 180°C. (iii) Aluminium Trichloride (AlCl₃) in a molten state is a poor conductor of electricity. (iv) Aqueous solution of AlCl₃ is acidic due to hydrolysis of Al³⁺ ions.