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A-LevelChemistryChemical bonding9701/12 · May/June 2015 · Q321 Mark

Why does aluminium chloride, Al₂Cl₆, sublime at the relatively low temperature of 180°C? 1 The intermolecular forces between the Al₂Cl₆ molecules are weak. 2 The co-ordinate bonds between aluminium and chlorine are weak. 3 The covalent bonds between aluminium and chlorine are weak.

A1, 2 and 3 are correct
B1 and 2 only are correct
C2 and 3 only are correct
D1 only is correct

✓ Correct answer

D: 1 only is correct

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Chemical bonding, A-Level Chemistry (syllabus 9701). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Chemistry, May/June 2015 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 32.

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