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Can we prepare anhydrous `AlCl_3` by heating `AlCl_3. 6H_2O` ?

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When `AlSl_3.6H_2O` is heated, hydrolysis takes place.
`2AlCl_3. 6H_2O rarr2Al(OH)_3+6HCl`
`2Al(OH)_3 rarr Al_2O_3+3H_2O`
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