The aqueous solution of AlCl3 contains Al3+ ions because
In the oxidation state of Al is +3 .
Ionisation energy is absorbed energy for the removal of three electrons.
Where as hydration energy is released energy during hydration of one mole of Al+3 ions.
In the above reaction both the processess are involved but hydration energy is greater than that of ionisation energy.
Hence removal of three electrons easily takes place and gives Al+3 ion in solution.