Identify X and Y in the reaction given below.

$Zn(s) + 2HCl(aq) \to X + Y$

X:- ${Zn(OH)}_{2}$ , Y:- $HCl$

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X:- ${ZnCl}_{2}$ , Y:- $H_{2}$

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X:- ${ZnCl}_{2}$ , Y:- $HCl$

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X:- ${Zn(OH)}_{2}$ , Y:- ${Cl}_{2}$

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The correct option is B
X:- ${ZnCl}_{2}$ , Y:- $H_{2}$

Metals react with dilute acids to form their respective salt and hydrogen gas.

Zinc reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to form zinc chloride and hydrogen gas. The reaction involved is given below:

$Zn(s) + 2HCl(aq) \to {ZnCl}_{2} {(aq) + H}_{2} (g)$

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