Question

A solution of $FeCl_{3}$ in water acts as acidic due to.

• A. Hydrolysis of $Fe^{3 +}$
• B. Acidic impurities
• C. Dissociation
• D. Ionisation

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Hydrolysis of $Fe^{3 +}$

Answer 2

$FeCl_{3} + 3H_{2}O$ ⇌$Fe(OH)_{3} + 3HCl$.

Strong acid and weak base.