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Why trihalides of group `13` elements fume in moist air?

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Trihalides of group `13` elements are hydrolysed by water to form hydrogen halides, hence, they fume in moist air.
`MX_(3)+3H_(2)OtoM(OH)_(3)+3HX`
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