Zn + 2HCL → ZnCl\(_2\) + H\(_2\)  What happens to zinc in the above reaction?

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Zn + 2HCL → ZnCl\(_2\) + H\(_2\) 

What happens to zinc in the above reaction?

  • oxidized checkmark
  • a reactant
  • reduced
  • a metal

The correct answer is: A

Explanation

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

-the zinc is oxidized

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