HCl(aq)+Zn(s)→Znl2(aq)+H2(g) In the above reaction HCl(aq) play a role as :
A
bronsted acid
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B
oxidizing agent
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C
reducing agemt
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D
precipitate
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E
cathode
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Solution
The correct option is A oxidizing agent HCl+Zn→ZnI2+H2 Here, as the Zn is oxidized to Zn2+, so here, HCl play a role as oxidizing agent. H+ in HCl is reduced to H0 in H2. Self reducing is oxidizing agent.