What is the name of the gas liberated when diluted hydrochloric acid is added to iron(ii)sulphide?
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
- Iron sulfide reacts with hydrochloric acid, releasing hydrogen sulfide: FeS + 2HCl → FeCl\(_2\) + H\(_2\)S.
- Hydrogen sulfide reacts with lead acetate to form lead sulfide and thus produces a coloration on the paper which will vary from yellow to black, depending upon the amount of hydrogen sulfide present.
- Iron sulfide reacts with hydrochloric acid, releasing hydrogen sulfide: FeS + 2HCl → FeCl\(_2\) + H\(_2\)S.
- Hydrogen sulfide reacts with lead acetate to form lead sulfide and thus produces a coloration on the paper which will vary from yellow to black, depending upon the amount of hydrogen sulfide present.