Extraction of Metals - Result Question 69

True / False

71. Dilute $HCl$ oxidises metallic $Fe$ to $Fe^{2+}$.

$(1983,1 M)$

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 71. True

Solution:

  1. True Iron is more electropositive than hydrogen

$ Fe+2 HCl \longrightarrow FeCl _2+H _2 \uparrow $