Transition and InnerTransition Elements - Result Question 137
####37. The reaction which proceed in the forward direction is
(a) $Fe _2 O _3+6 HCl \longrightarrow 2 FeCl _3+3 H _2 O$
(1991, 1M)
(b) $NH _3+H _2 O+NaCl \longrightarrow NH _4 Cl+NaOH$
(c) $SnCl _4+Hg _2 Cl _2 \longrightarrow SnCl _2+2 HgCl _2$
(d) $2 CuI+I _2+4 H^{+} \longrightarrow 2 Cu^{2+}+4 KI$
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 37. (a)
Solution:
- $Fe _2 O _3$ is a basic oxide, neutralised by $HCl$ spontaneously forming $FeCl _3$ and water.