The nature of charge on resulting colloidal particles when FeCl is added to excess of hot water is 3 3 3+ (A) Positive (B) Sometimes positive and sometimes negative (C) Neutral (D) Negative

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The nature of charge on resulting colloidal particles when FeCl is added to excess of hot water is 3 3 3+

(A) Positive
(B) Sometimes positive and sometimes negative
(C) Neutral
(D) Negative

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: A) POSITIVE. If FeCl is added to an excess of hot water, a positively charged sol of hydrated ferric oxide is formed due to the adsorption of Fe ions.

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