Question

what happened when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to iron fillings? tick the correct

(a) hydrogen gas and iron chloride are produced

(b) chlorine gas and iron hydroxide are produced

(c) no reaction take place

(d) iron salt and water are produced.
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Answer 1

Answer:

iron salt and water are produced

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Option (a) is the correct Option.

• Hydrogen gas and Iron chloride are produced when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to iron fillings.

• The Chlorine from Hydrogen chloride is displaced by the Iron fillings to undergo the following reaction.

2HCl + Fe → FeCl2 + H2