What happens when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to iron fillings?
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
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The correct option is A Hydrogen gas and iron chloride are produced When dilute HCl is added to iron fillings the reaction proceeds as:
2HCl+Fe→FeCl2+H2(g)
In the reaction hydrogen gas and iron chloride are produced.
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