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Question

Anhydrous sample of ferric chloride is prepared by heating.

A

$Fe + HCl$

B

$Fe + Cl_{2}$

C

$FeCl_{2} + Cl_{2}$

D

Hydrated ferric chloride

Answer

$Fe + Cl_{2}$

Explanation

Solution

$2Fe + 3Cl_{2} \rightarrow 2FeCl_{3}$