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The table below shows properties of period three chlorides

The table below shows properties of period three chlorides

Explain why AlCl3 solid has a much lower boiling point than MgCl2 solid

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ALCL₃ has simple molecular structures with weak Vander waals between the molecules
MgCL₂ has giant ionic structures with strong ionic bonds
Due to insoluble coating of aluminum oxide which prevents any reaction

maurice.mutuku answered the question on October 16, 2019 at 05:38

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