Identify the correct statements in relation to the following reaction.Zn+2HCl⟶ZnCl2+H2
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a
Zinc is acting as an oxidant
b
Chlorine is acting as a reductant
c
Hydrogen ion is acting as an oxidant
d
Zinc is acting as a reductant
answer is C.
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Detailed Solution
Zn0 + 2H+1 Cl-1 →Zn+2 Cl-12+H2 The oxidation number of Zn increases from 0 in Zn to +2 in ZnCl2, therefore ,Zn acts as a reductant. Oxidation number of H decreases from +1 to 0 so it acts as a oxidant.