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The reaction is an example of: Zn+2HClZnCl2+H2  

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a

Double displacement reaction

b

Combination reaction

c

Displacement reaction

d

Decomposition reaction

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

A chemical reaction in which one element of the compound is replaced by a similar type of element due to its higher reactivity, is known as a displacement reaction.

Here in the given reaction zinc displaces hydrogen from the hydrochloric acid in this situation. This is also an instance of a displacement reaction.

Hence option (C) is correct.

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The reaction is an example of: Zn+2HCl→ZnCl2+H2↑