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Oxidation-Reduction Reactions

AP Chemistry· difficulty 4/5

In the reaction Zn + 2 HCl → ZnCl2_2 + H2_2, which species is OXIDIZED?

  • A

    H+^+ → H2_2 (gains electrons)

  • B

    ZnCl2_2 is the oxidizer

  • C

    Zn → Zn2+^{2+} (loses electrons)

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  • D

    Cl−^- stays as Cl−^-

Explanation

Zn(0) → Zn2+^{2+} + 2 e⁻ (oxidation; loss of electrons). H+^+ is reduced.

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