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Chemical Properties of G13p-block Group 13 & 14

Why is a solution of AlCl3AlCl_3 acidic?

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It gives H+H^+ ions upon hydrolysis ([Al(H2O)6]3+→[Al(H2O)5(OH)]2++H+[Al(H_2O)_6]^{3+} \rightarrow [Al(H_2O)_5(OH)]^{2+} + H^+).

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