Question

The solution of $AlC{l}_3$ in water is acidic due to

• A. Hydration
• B. Polarization
• C. Hydrolysis
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The solution of aluminium chloride in water is acidic in nature due to hydrolysis
$AlC{l}_3+3H_{2}O\to \underset{\text{weak base}}{Al(OH{)}_3}+\underset{\text{strong acid}}{3HCl}$