D-And F-Block Elements Ques 70
Question: Aqueous solution of ferric chloride is
[MP PMT 1999]
Options:
A) Acidic
B) Basic
C) Neutral
D) Amphoteric
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
$ FeCl_3 $ is a salt of strong acid and weak base.
It gives $ Fe{{(OH)}_3} $ and $ HCl $ on hydrolysis.
$ Fe{{(OH)}_3} $ is a weak base and $ HCl $ is strong acid.
So the aqueous solution of $ FeCl_3 $ will be acidic in nature
