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Anhydrous ferric chloride is prepared by
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Options:
  • A Dissolving \(\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{OH})_3\) in concentrated \(\mathrm{HCl}\)
  • B Dissolving \(\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{OH})_3\) in dilute \(\mathrm{HCl}\)
  • C Passing dry \(\mathrm{HCl}\) over heated iron scrap
  • D Passing dry \(\mathrm{Cl}_2\) gas over heated iron scrap
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Passing dry \(\mathrm{Cl}_2\) gas over heated iron scrap
Hints: \(2 \mathrm{Fe}+3 \mathrm{Cl}_2 \stackrel{\Delta}{\longrightarrow} 2 \mathrm{FeCl}_3\)

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