JEE Main Chemistry question

Chemistry Equilibrium JEE Main

A solution of FeCl₃ in water acts as acidic due to:

(A)Acidic impurities
(B)Ionisation
(C)Hydrolysis of Fe³⁺Correct
(D)Dissociation

Answer: (C)

Solution

Small, highly charged Fe³⁺ hydrolyses significantly, releasing H⁺.

Question ID VK-136382