Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Chemical Reactions (Section 4 - No. 21)
In the reaction: Zn(s) + 2HCl(aq) → ZnCl₂(aq) + H₂(g), what is the reducing agent?
Zn
HCl
ZnCl₂
H₂
Explanation
Zinc (Zn) is the reducing agent. It loses electrons and is oxidized. The hydrogen ions are reduced.
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