Question

What happens when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to iron filings? Tick the correct answer. (a) Hydrogen gas and iron chloride are produced. (b) Chlorine gas and iron hydroxide are produced. (c) No reaction takes place. (d) Iron salt and water are produced.

Answer 1

Answer:

C) no reaction takes place

Answer 2

Hello Student,

◆ Answer -

(a) Hydrogen gas and iron chloride are produced.

● Explaination -

When dilute hydrochloric acid (HCl) is added to iron filings (Fe), iron chloride (FeCl2) is formed with liberation of hydrogen gas (H2).

Fe(s) + 2HCl(aq) --> FeCl2(aq) + H2(g)

Hope this helps you understand the concept. Thanks for asking.