Question

The solution of $AlCl_3$ in water is acidic due to

• A. Hydration
• B. Polarization
• C. Hydrolysis
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Hydrolysis

Answer 2

The solution of aluminium chloride in water is acidic in nature due to hydrolysis $AlCl_{3} +3H_{2}O \to \underset{\text{weak base}}{{Al(OH)_{3}}}+\underset{\text{strong acid}}{{3 HCl}}$