AIPMT PRELIMS2006Chemistry-Inorganic Chemistry

AIPMT PRELIMS 2006 Chemistry Preparation of Compounds MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Al₂O₃ can be converted to anhydrous AlCl₃ by heating:

A

Al₂O₃ with HCl gas

B

Al₂O₃ with NaCl in solid state

C

a mixture of Al₂O₃ and carbon in dry Cl₂ gas

D

Al₂O₃ with Cl₂ gas

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Al₂O₃ can be converted to anhydrous AlCl₃ by heating with carbon in dry Cl₂ gas, which reduces the oxide and forms the chloride.

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