BCl3 exists as a monomer whereas AlCl3 exists as a dimer. Why?
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BCl3 exists as a monomer whereas AlCl3 exists as a dimer. Why?
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So to complete the octet B forms a coordinate bond with Cl atom which has lone pair of electrons and also size difference is not large so there is effective pπ-pπ bonding But in case AlCl3 this coordinate bond is not formed coz of many reasons that is y it exist as dimer.
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