The balanced chemical equation for the reaction of zinc metal with hydrochloric acid is:

Zn + HCl → ZnCl + H₂

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Zn + HCl → ZnCl₂ + H₂

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Zn + 2HCl → 2ZnCl₂ + H₂

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Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl₂ + H₂

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Solution

The correct option is D
Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl₂ + H₂

Number of atoms of each element are equal on both sides in the balanced equation.

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