Identify the correct statement (s) in relation to the following reaction:
Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl2 + H2
(i) Zinc is acting as an oxidant
(ii) Chlorine is acting as a reductant
(iii) Hydrogen ion is acting as an oxidant
(iv) Zinc is acting as a reductant
Identify the correct statement (s) in relation to the following reaction:
Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl2 + H2
(i) Zinc is acting as an oxidant
(ii) Chlorine is acting as a reductant
(iii) Hydrogen ion is acting as an oxidant
(iv) Zinc is acting as a reductant
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1 Answer
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This is a Multiple Choice Questions as classified in NCERT Exemplar
Option (iii) and (iv) is the correct answer.
The given equation is as-
Zn+2HCl→ZnCl2+H2
In this Zn has a negative E? value, which means it will undergo oxidation and will act as a reducing agent (reductant). Zn can produce H2 gas with HCl, as hydrogen has higher standard reduction potential than Zn, hydrogen will undergo reduction and will act as oxidant.
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