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Assertion : An aqueous solution of ferric chloride is acidic due to hydrolysis.
Reason : Ferric chloride is a covalent compound and exists as a dimer.
A. If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is correct explanation for assertion.
B. If both assertion and reason are correct but reason is not correct not correct explanation for assertion.
C. If assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.
D. If both assertion and reason are incorrect.

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(b) Correct explanation. Upon hydrolysis, ferric chloride forms ferric hydroxide (weak base) and hydrochloric acid (strong acid).

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