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For the reaction between zinc metal and hydrochloric acid (aqueous) producing zinc chloride (aqueous) and hydrogen gas

write a balanced equation for this reaction
classify the reaction

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Answer: Zn + 2HCl —> ZnCl2 + H2 redox

Step-by-step explanation:

H+ reduced to H

Zn oxidised to Zn++

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