Question

AlCl3 is lewis acid. Explain how?

Answer 1

according to my understanding since we know that a lewis acid is an electron pairs acceptors and AL in Cl3 is electron deficient so is able to acceptor electron to form a stable adduct thank u

Answer 2

That could be because it reacts with bases so it must be an acid.
AlCl3 + 3NaOH -> Al(OH)3 + 3NaCl.

Answer 3

The chloride ions are very electronegative, thus they pull the electrons surrounding the aluminum atom closer to them. Consequently, the aluminum ion is electron deficient and thus it is able to accept electrons to give it a higher electron density.