(A) Aqueous solution of `FeCl_3` is acidic due to cationic hydrolysis
(R) Ferric chloride is a covalent compound and exists as a dimer.

Options

A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
C. (A) is true but (R) is false
D. Both (A) and (R) are false

Answer

C

Explanation

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)