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What happens when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to iron fillings? Tick the correct answer.
- Hydrogen gas and iron chloride are produced.
- Chlorine gas and iron hydroxide are produced.
- No reaction takes place.
- Iron salt and water are produced.
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Answer
Hydrogen gas and iron chloride are produced.
Reason — When dilute hydrochloric acid is added to iron fillings hydrogen gas and iron chloride are produced.
Fe(s) + 2HCl(aq) ⟶ FeCl2(aq) + H2 ↑
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