Question:
identify the correct statement (s) with the following reaction:
Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl2 + H2
(i) Zinc is acting as an oxidant
(ii) Chlorine is acting as a reductant
(iii) Hydrogen ion is acting as an oxidant
(iv) Zinc is acting as a reductant
Solution:
Option (iii) Hydrogen ion is acting as an oxidant and (iv) Zinc is acting as a reductant are the answers.