Gallium trichloride (GaCl 3 ) is a very active catalyst for a number of organic transformations. In

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Gallium trichloride (GaCl3) is a very active catalyst for a number of organic transformations. In the solid state, GaClexists as a dimer with the formula Ga2Cl6. Draw a plausible structure for the Ga2Clmolecule, and describe the bonding. Two chlorine atoms are simultaneously bonded to two gallium atoms.

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General Chemistry Principles And Modern Applications

ISBN: 9780132931281

11th Edition

Authors: Ralph Petrucci, Jeffry Madura, F. Herring, Carey Bissonnette

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