Single Choice

Aluminium forms

Aelectrovalent compounds only
Bcovalent compounds only
Celectrovalent and covalent compounds only
Correct Answer
Dcoordinate compounds only

Solution

Aluminium shows $$+3$$ oxidation state and can expand its octet. Hence it can form both electrovalent as well as covalent compound.

Thus, the correct option is (C).

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

Metals and Non - metals

In metallurgical process, aluminium acts as:

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Which of the following metals cannot be obtained by reduction of its metal oxide by aluminium?

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Which of the following metals is obtained by electrolytic reduction process?

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During extraction of aluminium from bauxite:

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Answer the following: (a) Aluminium is a more active metal than iron, but suffers less corrosion. Why? (b) Explain and give reasons why aluminium vessels should not be cleaned with powders containing alkalis.

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Why the food containing iron salts should not be cooked in aluminium utensils?

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State on what special properties the use of each of these metals depends: (a) aluminium (b) zinc

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How can a layer off aluminium oxide on an aluminium object be made thicker? What is this process called?

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Aluminium reacts with caustic soda to form :

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Aluminum has a great affinity for oxygen and its oxidation is an exothermic process. This fact is made use of in

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