Question

Statement 1: Reaction of thionyl chloride with hydrated ferric chloride yields anhydrous ferric chloride
Statement 2: Water of crystallisation present with ferric chloride reacts with thionyl chloride to liberate $HCl$ and $SO_2$ gases.

• A. If both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true and the statement 2 is the correct explanation o f the statement 1.
• B. If both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation o f the statement 1.
• C. If Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false.
• D. If Statement 1 is false but Statement 2 is true

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$FeCl_3.6H_2O+6SOCl_2 \rightarrow FeCl_3 +12HCl \uparrow + 6SO_2 \uparrow$