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Atomic and physical properties

Question

Which one is more acidic in aqueous solution?

Easy

A

NiCl₂
B

FeCl₃
C

AlCl₃
D

BeCl₂

Solution

AlCl₃ is covalent when it is in anhydrous form but forms ions in aqueous solution due to large hydration energy of Al⁺³ ion.
Al⁺³ (aq) undergoes hydrolysis to give H₃O⁺

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