Question

Solution of $AlC{l}_3$ in water is:

• A. acidic
• B. basic
• C. neutral
• D. amphoteric
• E. none of these

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Solution of $AlC{l}_3$ in water is acidic in nature. $AlC{l}_3+H_{2}O\to$ ${[Al(H_{2}O{)}_6^{3+}Al{(H_{2}O)}_{5}O{H}^{-}]}^{2+}+H^{+}$