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For compound having the formula GaAlCl4, the correct option from the following is : (1) Ga is coordinated with Cl in GaAlCl4 (2) Ga is more electronegative than Al and is present as a cationic part of the salt GaAlCl4 (3) Cl forms bond with both Al and Ga in GaAlCl4 (4) Oxidation state of Ga in the salt GaAlCl4 is +3

1. Ga is coordinated with Cl in GaAlCl4
2. Ga is more electronegative than Al and is present as a cationic part of the salt GaAlCl4
3. Cl forms bond with both Al and Ga in GaAlCl4
4. Oxidation state of Ga in the salt GaAlCl4 is +3

Correct answer: Ga is more electronegative than Al and is present as a cationic part of the salt GaAlCl4

Solution

The statement is incorrect because gallium (Ga) is actually less electronegative than aluminum (Al), and in GaAlCl4, Ga typically has a +3 oxidation state, making it a cation. Therefore, the correct option should reflect that Ga is in a cationic state, but it is not more electronegative than Al.

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