Question

When excess of water is added to $BiCl_3$ solution

• A. Ionization of $BiCl_3$ is increased
• B. A white ppt. of Bi $(OH)_3$ is obtained
• C. $BiCl_3$ is hydrolysed to give white ppt. of $BiOCI$
• D. $BiCI_3$ is precipitated.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

$BiCl_3$ is hydrolysed to give white ppt. of $BiOCI$

Answer 2

{ BiCl_3 + H_2O ->\underset{\mathrm{White , ppt}{ { BiOCl }} 2HCl }