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AlCl(3) fumes in moist air because...

`AlCl_(3)` fumes in moist air because

A

It is very volatile

B

It is covalent

C

HCl is formed in moist air

D

It is highly hygroscopic

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The correct Answer is:
C
Anhydrous `AlCl_(3)` fumes in moist air because of hydrolysis.
`AlCl_(3)+3H_(2)O rarr Al(OH)_(3)+3HCl`
HCl so produced fumes in moist air.
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