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
- Starting material: Fe; HCl
- Conditions: Aqueous, room temp
- Products: FeCl₂; H₂