Question

Explain and name the type of reaction seen when iron reacts with hydrochloric acid.

Answer 1

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When dilute hydrochloric acid is added to iron hydrogen gas and iron(II)chloride are produced. Observation: Iron is said to displace hydrogen ions in solution producing fizzing colourless odourless hydrogen gas which pops near flame and iron(II)chloride are produced which is pale green is colour.

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