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The reaction between tin and hydrochloric acid

The chloride formed when tin reacts with hydrochloric acid is tin (II) chloride, also known as tin dichloride.

Tin + Hydrochloric acid Tin (II) chloride + Hydrogen
Sn + 2HCl SnCl2 + H2

 

Tin does not react as well in hydrochloric acid but reacts better in a condensed form

Tin reacts with dilute acids slower than many other metals and heat is often required to speed up the reaction. This property means tin can be used as a protective coating on other, more reactive, metals.

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