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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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oxidizing agent
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reducing agemt
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precipitate
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cathode
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Solution

The correct option is A oxidizing agent
HCl+ZnZnI2+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.

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