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Identify the correct statement(s) in relation to the following reaction.
`Zn+2HCl to ZnCl_(2)+H_(2)`

A

Zinc is acting as an oxidant

B

Chlorine is acting as a reductant

C

Hydrogen is acting as a reducing agent

D

zinc is acting as a reductant

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The correct Answer is:
D
In the reaction, zinc has displaced hydrogen fromHCl, hence zinc is acting as a reductant (reducing agent)
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