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Q. Anhydrous $AlCl_3$ fumes in air because of

The p-Block Elements

Solution:

Hydrolysis of $AlC_3$ gives hydrogen chloride which fumes in air. $AlCl_3 + 3 H_2O \rightarrow Al(OH)_3 + 3 HCl$