Question

Why hcl reacts with finely powdered iron it forms ferrous chloride and not ferric chloride?

Answer 1

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HCl when reacts with finely powdered iron forms ferrous chloride and not ferric chloride. ... When iron is allowed to react with HCl, it produces hydrogen and the release of hydrogen gas prevents the formation of ferric chloride.

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