$AlCl_3$ is an electron-deficient compound,but $AlF_3$ is not. This is because

  • A
    atomic size of $F$ is smaller than $Cl$,which makes $AlF_3$ more covalent
  • B
    $AlCl_3$ is a covalent compound,while $AlF_3$ is an ionic compound
  • C
    $AlCl_3$ exists as a dimer,but $AlF_3$ does not
  • D
    $Al$ in $AlCl_3$ is in $sp^3$ hybrid state,but $Al$ in $AlF_3$ is in $sp^2$ hybrid state

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