Question

Anhydrous ferric chloride is prepared by :

• A. Dissolving ferric hydroxide in dilute HCl.
• B. Dissolving ferric hydroxide in concentrated HCl.
• C. By passing dry Cl2 gas over heated scrap iron
• D. By dissolving iron (III) oxide in concentrated HCl.

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

By dissolving iron (III) oxide in concentrated HCl.

Answer 2

2FeCl3 $\longrightarrow$ (gas)