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A salt forms in the reaction of aluminum with chlorine. What is the most likely formula unit of this salt?
a) Al2Cl
b) AlCl3
c) AlCl2
d) Al3Cl

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Hello there,

Al has an oxidation number of 3 and Cl has 1. So, the most likely formula unit of the compound is AlCl3. 

Glad to help.

~hottwizzlers
Hey there!

The correct answer is option B)
AlCl3

Hope this helps and have a great day! (:
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