Aluminum Chloride and Chloride Ion (Lewis Acid-Base)

AlCl3 + Cl− → AlCl4−

Visão geral

Aluminum chloride acts as a Lewis acid, accepting a lone pair from chloride ion to form the tetrachloroaluminate anion. AlCl₃ has an electron-deficient aluminum center that readily accepts electron pairs. This Lewis acidity makes AlCl₃ one of the most important catalysts in organic chemistry.

Participantes

Papel Substância Coeficiente Estado
Reagente Aluminum Al 1 (s)
Reagente Chlorine Cl 1 (aq)

Exemplo do cotidiano

Friedel-Crafts reactions used to produce polystyrene and other important materials rely on AlCl₃ acting as a Lewis acid catalyst.

Importância industrial

O cloreto de alumínio é utilizado como catalisador na alquilação e acilação de Friedel-Crafts, no craqueamento de petróleo e na produção de alquilatos para detergentes.

Propriedades

Tipo
Acid-Base
Reversível
Sim
Energia
Exotérmico
ΔH
-55,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Aluminum Chloride and Chloride Ion (Lewis Acid-Base)?
The balanced equation is: AlCl₃ + Cl⁻ → AlCl₄⁻.
What type of reaction is Aluminum Chloride and Chloride Ion (Lewis Acid-Base)?
Aluminum Chloride and Chloride Ion (Lewis Acid-Base) is a acid-base reaction. It is reversible under certain conditions.
Is Aluminum Chloride and Chloride Ion (Lewis Acid-Base) exothermic or endothermic?
Aluminum Chloride and Chloride Ion (Lewis Acid-Base) is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -55.0 kJ/mol.