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  4. Identify the correct statement in relation to the following reaction. Zn +2 HCl longrightarrow ZnCl 2+ H 2

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Q. Identify the correct statement in relation to the following reaction.
$Zn +2 HCl \longrightarrow ZnCl _{2}+ H _{2}$

Redox Reactions

Solution:

Statement (d) is correct, while the other statements are incorrect. Corrected form are as follows :
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The oxidation number of $Zn$ increases from 0 in $Zn$ to $+2$ therefore, $Zn$ acts as a reductant. Oxidation number of $H$ decreases from $+1$ to $0$ , so it acts as an oxidant.