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Salt hydrolysis :
Question

The aqueous solution of FeCl3 is acidic due to

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Solution

FeCl3  on hydrolysis forms weak base FeOH3 and strong acid HCl.

This is called cationic hydrolysis. Due to the presence of H+ions solution is acidic.

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