Question

If a reaction occurs, what will be the products of the unbalanced reaction below?

Zn(s) + HCl(aq) -->

A. No reaction will occur
B. ZnH(s) + Cl2(g)
C. ZnCl2(s) + H2(g)
D. HZnCl(s)

Answer 1

C) ZnCl2(s) + H2(g)

Step-by-step explanation:

On reaction between Zn and HCl, Zn is more reactive than Hydrogen thus displacing it from HCl making a bond with two atoms of chlorine and releases hydrogen gas.

The equation of reaction

Zn(s) + HCl(aq) => ZnCl2(s) + H2(g).

Therefore, the required products are ZnCl2(aq) and H2(g).