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Hydrated AICI(3) is used as...

Hydrated `AICI_(3)` is used as

A

Catalyst in cracking of petroleum

B

Catalyst in Friedel Craft reaction

C

Mordant

D

All of these

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C
Anhydrous `AlCl_(3)` is used as a catalyst in cracking of petroleum and Friedel Craft reaction. Hydrated `AlCl_(3) or 3 Al(OH)_(3)` is used as a mordant in dyeing industry.
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