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Will Fe be oxidised to Fe2+ by reaction with 1.0 M HCl? E for Fe/Fe2+=+0.44 volt.

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The reaction will occur is Fe is oxidised to Fe2+.
Fe+2HClFeCl2+H2
Writing two half reactions,
FeFe2++2e Oxdiation;EFe/Fe2+=0.44 volt
2H++2eH2Reduction;EH+/H=0.0 volt–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Adding; emf=0.44 volt
Since, emf is positive, the reaction shall occur.

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