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Q. The solution of $AlCl_3$ in water is acidic due to

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The solution of aluminium chloride in water is acidic in nature due to hydrolysis
$AlCl_{3} +3H_{2}O \to \underset{\text{weak base}}{{Al(OH)_{3}}}+\underset{\text{strong acid}}{{3 HCl}}$