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Thermal stability varies greatly for the series AlF3 (Melting point = 1291 oC), AlCl3 (Tsub = 180 oC), AlBr3 (Melting point = 97.5 oC) and

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Thermal stability varies greatly for the series AlF3 (Melting point = 1291 oC), AlCl3 (Tsub = 180 oC), AlBr3 (Melting point = 97.5 oC) and AlI3 (Melting point = 189.4 oC). How can this be explained on the basis of crystal structure / molecular structure and chemical bonding conditions (see structure sketches below)?
AlF3 AICI AlBrz/Allz

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