1. Chemical Reactions and Equations
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What happens when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to iron fillings ? Tick the correct answer.

A

No reaction takes place

B

Chlorine gas and iron hydroxide are produced.

C

Hydrogen gas and iron chloride are produced.

D

Iron salt and water are produced.

Solution

Hydrogen gas and iron chloride are produced. The reaction is as follows :

$F{{e}_{(s)}}+2HC{{l}_{(aq)}}\to FeC{{l}_{2\left( aq \right)}}+{{H}_{2}}\uparrow $

Standard 10
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