Iron in Hydrochloric Acid

Iron in Hydrochloric Acid: H₂ gas evolved; common rust-removal reaction. Step-by-step mechanism, reagents and practice.

What happens

H₂ gas evolved; common rust-removal reaction.

Reaction summary

Fe + 2HCl → FeCl₂ + H₂

Reagents and conditions

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