Zn + 2HCL → ZnCl\(_2\) + H\(_2\)

What happens to zinc in the above reaction?

  • A oxidized
  • B a reactant
  • C reduced
  • D a metal
jamb 2022chemistry

The correct answer is A. oxidized

-Zn is a reducing agent, HCl is an oxidizing agent.

-the zinc is oxidized

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