Question

FeCl3 dissolves in :

• A. Water
• B. Ether
• C. Ammonia
• D. (1) and (2) both

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

(1) and (2) both

Answer 2

Dissolves in both ether and water forming solvated/ hydrated monomeric species, $\longrightarrow$FeCl3

[Fe(H2O)4Cl2]Cl . 2H2O solvated FeCl3

hydrated FeCl3