Chapter 6, Problem 6.89QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The Lewis structure for ${\text{Al}}_{\text{2}}{\text{Cl}}_{\text{6}}$ molecule should be drawn. The coordinate covalent bonds in the molecules should be identified. Also to find whether ${\text{Al}}_{\text{2}}{\text{Cl}}_{\text{6}}$ is polar

Concept Introduction:

• Lewis structures are diagrams that represent the chemical bonding of covalently bonded molecules and coordination compounds.
• The Lewis structure is based on the concept of the octet rule so that the electrons shared in each atom should have 8 electrons in its outer shell.
• Coordinate covalent bond is a covalent bond where both electrons are shared by the same atom forming a bond
• While formation of a bond, there is a chance that electronegativity between the atoms are high. It tends to make the bond partially ionic and are called polar bond. When the electronegativity between two atoms is similar, sharing of electron in the bond is equal and is called polar molecules.

To find: The Lewis structures of ${\text{Al}}_{\text{2}}{\text{Cl}}_{\text{6}}$