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Ferric chloride solution on standing gives a brown precipitate. Why?

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Ferric ion undergoes hydrolysis in water to form ferric hydroxide,
`Fe^(3+) + 3H_2 O to Fe(OH)_3 +3H^(+)`
Ferric hydroxide formed as shown in the equation is less soluble in water.
Ferric hydroxide will be in the form of a brown precipitate.
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