How many moles of FeCl2 are produced when 16 grams of Fe reacts with HCl?
Fe + 2HCl = FeCl2 + H2
According to the equation, n (FeCl2) = 1/2 x n (HCl)
n = m / M
M (Fe) = 55.9 g/mol
n (Fe) = 16 / 55.9 = 0.29 mol
n (FeCl2) = 1/2 x n (HCl) = 1/2 x 0.29 = 0.14 mol
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