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NH3 is nitrogen trihydride (ammonia) and BF3 is boron trifluoride. What is the name for AlCl3 and why?

A) Aluminum chloride - It does not have the prefix "tri-" since it is ionic.

B) Monoaluminum trichloride - There is only one aluminum and it needs the prefix "mono-".

C) Aluminum trichloride - It has the prefix "tri-" since it has the same ratio as the other compounds.

D) Aluminum chloride - Ionic compounds do not get a prefix on the first name if there is only one of that element.

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Trevon

11 February, 11:13

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Madyson Baxter · Answer 1

I think the answer is D. its called aluminum chloride because it is actually is a molecular compound and has a valency of 3, making it stable.