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Question: Which reaction cannot give anhydrous AlCl3 ?...

Which reaction cannot give anhydrous AlCl3 ?

A

Heating of AlCl3.6H2O

B

Passing dry HCl over heated aluminium powder

C

Passing dry Cl2 over heated aluminium powder

D

Heating a mixture of alumina and coke in a current of dry Cl2

Answer

Heating of AlCl3.6H2O

Explanation

Solution

AlCl3.6H2O Al2O3 + 6HCl + 3H2O.