Neha added dil.HCl into a test tube containing iron powder. She observed bubbles being formed during this. These bubbles are due to the formation of .
A
H2
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B
Cl2
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C
FeCl3
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Solution
The correct option is AH2 The reaction of iron with dilute hydrochloric acid leads to the formation of iron (III) chloride and hydrogen gas (H2). It is this H2 gas which evolves in the form of bubbles. The reaction involved is as follows: