Identify the correct statement(s) in relation to the following reactio

1.	Identify the correct statement(s) in relation to the following reaction ? Zn+2HCl toZnCl_(2)+H_(2)
Answer» Zinc is ACTING as an oxidant. Chlorine is acting as a reductant Hydrogen ion is acting as an oxidant. Zinc is acting as a reductant. Solution :`overset(0)(Zn)+overset(+1)(2H)overset(-1)(Cl) tooverset(+2)(Zn)overset(-1)(Cl_(2))+overset(0)(H_(2))` (A) Oxidation number of Zn increases so it ACTS as a reducing agent. (B) Oxidation number of chlorine is not CHANGE. ( C) Hydrogen reduces +1 to 0, so it acts as an oxidising agent. (D) Oxidation of Zn occurs so, it acts as a reducing agent.

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