Aluminium chloride exists as a dimer, `Al_(2)Cl_(6)` in solid state as well as in solution of non-polar solvents such as benzene. When dissolved in water, it gives :

Options

A. `Al_(2)O_(3)+6HCl`
B. `[Al(OH)_(6)]^(3-)+3HCl`
C. `[Al(H_(2)O)_(6)]^(3+)+3Cl^(-)`
D. `Al^(3+)+3Cl^(-)`

Answer

C

Explanation

`AlCl_(3)` is hydrated in water and behaves as ionic compound
`AlCl_(3)+6H_(2)Oto[Al(H_(2)O)_(6)]^(3+)+3Cl^(-)`