Question

Aqueous solution of bismuth chloride is acidic. Explain

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Bismuth chloride (or butter of bismuth) is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula BiCl3. It is a covalent compound and is the common source of the Bi3+ ion. In the gas phase and in the crystal, the species adopts a pyramidal structure, in accord with VSEPR theory.

Answer 2

An aqueous solution of bismuth chloride is acidic due to the formation of HCl.

• The chemical formula of bismuth chloride is $BiCl_3$.
• When bismuth chloride is treated with water it produces BiOCl along with HCl solution. As HCl is acid so, the aqueous solution of bismuth chloride is acidic.
• The balanced equation is as follows-
• $BiCl_3+H_2O\rightarrow BiOCl+2HCl$.
• In this reaction, one mole of bismuth chloride reacts with one mole of water to form one mole of BiOCl along with two moles of HCl.