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The nature of charge on resulting colloidal particles when FeCl3 is added to excess of hot water is:

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Neutral
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Sometimes positive and sometimes negative
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Positive
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Negative
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Solution

The correct option is C Positive
If FeCl3 is added to excess hot water, a positively charged sol, hydrated ferric oxide is formed due to adsorption of Fe3+ ions. Hence, the resulting charge on colloidal particle is positive.

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