NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
When HCl reacts with finely powdered iron, it forms ferrous chloride and not ferric chloride. Why?
Options
- AThe iron reacts with HCl to form a complex compound.
- BFinely powdered iron has a higher reactivity with HCl.
- CFerric chloride is not stable under the reaction conditions.
- DFerric chloride is not formed due to lack of oxygen.
Correct answer
B. Finely powdered iron has a higher reactivity with HCl.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) Finely powdered iron has a higher reactivity with HCl.