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The aqueous solution of `FeCl_(3)` is acidic . Why?

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`FeC_(3)` hydrolyses in water to form acidic solution.
`FeCl_(3)+3H_(3)O to Fe(OH)_(3)+3HCl`
or `Fe^(3+)+3H_(2)O to Fe(OH)_(3)+3H^(+)`
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