Single Answer MCQ
Q-00004404

What type of reaction is represented by the equation: Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl2 + H2?

1

Decomposition

2

Combustion

3

Single Displacement

4

Double Displacement

Answer and Solution

Answer

C. Single Displacement

Solution:

This is a single displacement reaction as zinc displaces hydrogen from hydrochloric acid to form zinc chloride and hydrogen gas.

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