The compound AlI3 (Aluminum + 3 Iodide atoms) should equate to Aluminum Triiodide right? When searching online the only name that appears is Aluminum Iodide, which...
Should be incorrect considering the fact that this compound is not ionic right? (electronegativity difference is less than 1.7)
Should be incorrect considering the fact that this compound is not ionic right? (electronegativity difference is less than 1.7)
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Except in certain very specialized cases, Al always shows
a valence of +3, so aluminum iodide is correct.
a valence of +3, so aluminum iodide is correct.