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Assertion: A solution of FeCl(3) in wate...

Assertion: A solution of `FeCl_(3)` in water produces brown precipitate on standing.
Reason: Hydrolysis of `FeCl_(3)` takes place in water.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

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A
Aq. solution of `FeCl_(3)` on standing produce brown ppt. Due to hydrolysis it produce ppt. of`Fe(OH)_(3)` which is of brown colour. Hence both are correct and reason is a correct explanation.
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