CLEP Chemistry Practice Test

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Iron(II) chloride (FeCl2) is a product of the reaction between iron metal (Fe) and hydrochloric acid (HCl), as shown in the equation below. Fe + 2HCl → FeCl2 + H2. What is the change in oxidation number of iron in this reaction?
  1. from 0 to +2
  2. from +1 to +2
  3. from 0 to -2
  4. from -1 to -2
Explanation
Answer: A - From 0 to +2
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