Which of the following equations is balanced when aluminum reacts with gaseous chlorine to give aluminum chloride? 1. 2Al + 3Cl2 → Al2Cl6 2. 2Al + 3Cl2 → Al4Cl6 3. 5Al + 4Cl2 → 4AlCl2 4. 2Al + 3Cl2 → 2AlCl3

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Which of the following equations is balanced when aluminum reacts with gaseous chlorine to give aluminum chloride?

1. 2Al + 3Cl→ Al2Cl6
2. 2Al + 3Cl→ Al4Cl6
3. 5Al + 4Cl→ 4AlCl2
4. 2Al + 3Cl→ 2AlCl3
 
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