Answer
The aqueous solution of this compound will be acidic.
Work Step by Step
1. Identify the ions present in the salt:
- ($Al^{3+}$)
- ($Cl^-$)
2. Compare, and determine which one is stronger:
- $Al^{3+}$ is a Lewis acid, so it will react with water and produce $H^+$.
- $Cl^-$ is the conjugate base of a strong acid (HCl), so, it will have a negligible basicity.
So, the acid $Al^{3+}$ is stronger, and the solution will be acidic.
