Write the equation for the reaction of zinc with hydrochloric acid and balance the equation. Find out the number of molecules of hydrogen gas produced in this reaction, when 1 mole of HCl completely reacts at S.T.P
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Solution
When Zinc reacts with hydrochloric acid the following reaction takes place:
Zn+2HCl→ZnCl2+H2(g)↑
Here 1 molecules of hydrochloric acid taking part in the reaction,the number of molecules of hydrogen produced in the reaction.