MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Physical ChemistryIonic equilibriumSalt Hydrolysis
The aqueous solution of FeCl3 is acidic due to
A.Acidic impurities
B.Ionisation
C.Hydrolysis✓ Correct
D.Dissociation
Explanation
3 3 FeCl Fe 3Cl -> 3 Fe react with H2O as follows 3 2 3 Fe 3H O Fe OH 3H Thus, due to the presence of H, solution is acidic.
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