Which one of the following pair of compounds contains one that is giant ionic and one that is simple molecule?
Correct answer: A. AI2O3 and Al2CI6
- A. AI2O3 and Al2CI6
- B. P4O10 and PCI3
- C. SiO2 and SiCI4
- D. HF and PbCI4
Explanation
Al2O3 (aluminum oxide) is a giant ionic compound. It consists of a three-dimensional lattice of aluminum ions (Al+3) and oxygen ions (O-2), held together by ionic bonds. It forms a crystal lattice structure.Al2Cl6 (aluminum hexachloride) is a molecular compound and is made up of covalently bonded aluminum and chlorine atoms. It is not a giant ionic compound like Al2O3.
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