The product obtained when Iron reacts with dilute sulphuric acid is :

Ferrous oxide

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Ferric oxide

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Ferrous sulphate

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Ferric sulphate

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Solution

The correct option is C
Ferrous sulphate

Iron, like zinc, is an active metal and thus displaces hydrogen from the acid, forming ferrous sulphate and releasing hydrogen gas.

$F e + H_{2} S O_{4} ⟶ F e S O_{4} + H_{2} ↑$

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