What happens when dilute sulphuric acid is added to zinc granules? Select the correct option.

Water and zinc sulphate is formed

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Hydrogen gas and zinc sulphide is formed

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Hydrogen and zinc sulphate is formed

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The correct option is C
Hydrogen and zinc sulphate is formed

Hydrogen gas and zinc sulphate are formed when dilute sulphuric acid is added to zinc granules.
Zn + H₂SO₄ → ZnSO₄ + H₂

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What happens when dilute sulphuric acid is added to zinc granules? Select the correct option.

The correct option is C Hydrogen and zinc sulphate is formed Hydrogen gas and zinc sulphate are formed when dilute sulphuric acid is added to zinc granules. Zn + H2SO4 → ZnSO4 + H2

The correct option is C
Hydrogen and zinc sulphate is formed

Hydrogen gas and zinc sulphate are formed when dilute sulphuric acid is added to zinc granules.
Zn + H₂SO₄ → ZnSO₄ + H₂