In the chemical equation Zn + 2HCl ZnCl2 + H2, the reactants are
A. zinc and hydrochloric acid.
B. zinc and hydrogen carbonate.
C. zinc chloride and hydrogen.
D. zinc chlorate and water.

Respuesta :

The answer is A ( and the answer for the products is C )

Answer : The correct option is A.

Explanation :

The given chemical reaction is,

[tex]Zn+2HCl\rightarrow ZnCl_2+H_2[/tex]

In the reaction, Reactants are present on the left side of the arrow and products are present on the right side of the arrow.

Reactants are those which takes part in and undergoes change during the reaction.

Products are those which are formed during the reaction.

In the given reaction, zinc react with hydrochloric acid to form zinc chloride and hydrogen gas.

Therefore, the reactants are zinc and hydrochloric acid.


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