Manipal MET2011Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
Anhydrous AlCl ₃ fume in air due to
Options
- Aoxidation
- Bhydrolysis
- Creduction
- Dhydrogenation
Correct answer
B. hydrolysis
Step-by-step solution
Anhydrous AlCl ₃ is highly hygroscopic and hence gives fumes of hydrogen chloride by the hydrolysis of moist air. AlCl ₃+ moist air 3 H ₂ O Al ( OH )₃+3 HCl