Subjective Type

When $$HCl$$ reacts with finely powdered iron, it forms ferrous chloride and not ferric chloride. Why?

Solution

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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