Question

$ A solution of `BiCl_(3)` in conc. HCl when diluted with water gives white ppt.
! `BiCl_3` is insoluble in dil. HCl
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true.

Answer 1

Reason: It is due to the formation of insoluble BiOCl on hydrolysis.
`BiCl_(3)+H_(2)O to underset("White ppt.")(BiOCl) +2HCl`