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Aqueous solution of ferric chloride is...

Aqueous solution of ferric chloride is

A

Acidic

B

Basic

C

Neutral

D

Amphoteric

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The correct Answer is:
A
`FeCl_3` is a salt of strong acid and weak base. It gives `Fe(OH)_3` and `HCl` on hydrolysis. `Fe(OH)_3` is a weak base and HCl is strong acid.
So the aqueous solution of `FeCl_3` will be acidic in nature.
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