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Which of the following impurity in hydrochloric acid results in pitting corrosion?(a) Ferrous chloride(b) Ferric chloride(c) Potassium chloride(d) Sodium chlorideThis question was addressed to me during an interview for a job.The query is from Mineral Acids topic in section Mineral Acids of Corrosion Engineering

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Correct option is (b) FERRIC chloride

The explanation: Ferric chloride in small amounts is more destructive than OXYGEN in hydrochloric acid. It initiates pits and results in PITTING CORROSION on various METALS in the hydrochloric environment.



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