On mixing iron filings, sulphur and sulphuric acid what will we observe?

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Solution

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When iron filling, sulphur and sulphuric acid is being reacted then H₂S gas is released which can be detected by having a rotten egg smell. It is a colourless gas.

Fe(s) + S(s) + H₂SO₄ --> FeSO₄ + H₂S

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