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Question:
What happens when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to iron fillings?
Hydrogen gas and iron chloride are produced
No reaction takes place
Chlorine gas and iron hydroxide are produced
Iron salt and water are produced
Solution:
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.