Question

Aqueous solution of ferric chloride is.

• A. Acidic
• B. Basic
• C. Neutral
• D. Amphoteric

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Acidic

Answer 2

$FeCl_{3}$ 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