Question

White fumes are present around the bottle of anhydrous AlCl3. Why? *

Answer 1

Answer:

Due to liberation of HCl following hydrolysis of AlCl3 by moisture in air.

Explanation:

Refer attachment for equation.

Answer 2

$\huge\boxed{\underline{\mathcal{\red{A}\green{N}\pink{S}\orange{W}\blue{E}\purple{R}}}}$

❤⭐ REASON:- ⭐❤

• ❤..Anhydrous Aluminium chloride is partially hydrolysed with atmosphereic moisture to liberate ${HCL}$ gas.
• ❤..Moist ${HCL}$ appears white in colour.