Give the formulae of the chlorides of the elements X and Y having atomic numbers of 3 and 6 respectively. Will the properties of the two chlorides be similar or different ? Explain your answer.

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Formula of chloride of element X is XCl

Formula of chloride of element Y is YCl 4

The properties of two chlorides will be different because XCl is an i onic chloride whereas YCl4 is a covalent chloride.

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