Q42 / 104 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Chemistry · p Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)

AlCl3 fumes in air because of

  • Correct answer
    A
    hydrolysis
  • B
    dehydration
  • C
    hydration
  • D
    oxidation

Solution

It undergoes hydrolysis and gives fumes of HCl
AlCl3+3HOH→Al(OH)3+3HCl

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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