Comparing Covalent Character of TiCl3 and TiCl4

Thread starter swimmmingpool
Start date Sep 27, 2022

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The discussion focuses on comparing the covalent character of titanium chlorides, specifically TiCl3 and TiCl4, as well as TiBr3. It highlights that TiCl4 may exhibit more covalent character due to its higher cationic nature compared to TiCl3. The structural differences among these compounds are crucial for understanding their covalent characteristics, suggesting that analyzing the molecular structures can provide insights into their bonding behavior.

Sep 27, 2022

swimmmingpool

TL;DR Summary: TiCl3 and TiCl4 how to compare covalent character

TiCl3 and TiCl4 how to compare covalent character
Is TiCl4 more covalent because it has more cation than TiBr3 correct ?

(sorry I am not good at english)

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Sep 28, 2022

TeethWhitener

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You refer to ##TiCl_4##, ##TiCl_3##, and ##TiBr_3##. Which ones do you want to compare? One important hint is to look at the structures of the compounds.

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