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Question:

Write the chemical method by which Fe(OH)3 sol is prepared from FeCl3.

Solution:

Ferric hydroxide forms a hydrophobic sol. Hence it is prepared indirectly by the hydrolysis of ferric chloride with boiling water. The reaction takes place as follows: FeCl3 + 3H2O → Fe(OH)3 + 3HCl