Question

What is valence Of Aluminium Chloride

Answer 1

Answer:

In Al it is +3 and in Cl it is -1

Explanation:

Compound is AlCl₃ Cl has valence -1 except when it is bonded with other halogens. So, if we assume Al's valence to be x then x-3=0(as it is a neutral compound). So, Al's valence =3.