Question

Anhydrous $AlCl_{3}$ fumes in air . what is the reason for it?

• A. It is hygroscopic in nature.
• B. It gives out chlorine when exposed to air.
• C. It is hydrolysed in moist air giving out fumes ofHCl.
• D. It loses water when exposed to moist air.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

It is hydrolysed in moist air giving out fumes ofHCl.

Answer 2

: Anhydrous $AlCl_{3}$ is hydrolysed in moist air and fumes of HCl are given out.