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WBJEE · Chemistry · d and f Block Elements

Anhydrous ferric chloride is prepared by

  1. A Dissolving \(\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{OH})_3\) in concentrated \(\mathrm{HCl}\)
  2. B Dissolving \(\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{OH})_3\) in dilute \(\mathrm{HCl}\)
  3. C Passing dry \(\mathrm{HCl}\) over heated iron scrap
  4. D Passing dry \(\mathrm{Cl}_2\) gas over heated iron scrap
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(D) Passing dry \(\mathrm{Cl}_2\) gas over heated iron scrap

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Hints: \(2 \mathrm{Fe}+3 \mathrm{Cl}_2 \stackrel{\Delta}{\longrightarrow} 2 \mathrm{FeCl}_3\)