Write and Balance a Net Ionic Equation for the Reaction $\rightarrow$

question 69

Multiple Choice

Write and balance a net ionic equation for the reaction between copper(II) chloride and zinc metal to form copper metal and zinc chloride.

• A)Cu₂Cl(aq) + Zn(s) \(\rightarrow\) 2Cu(s) + Zn⁺(aq) + Clˉ(aq)
• B)Cu²⁺(aq) + 2Clˉ(aq) + Zn(s)\(\rightarrow\)Cu(s) + Zn²⁺(aq) + 2Clˉ(aq)
• C)Cu²⁺(aq) + Zn(s) \(\rightarrow\) Cu(s) + Zn²⁺(aq)
• D)2Cu⁺(aq) + Zn(s) \(\rightarrow\) 2Cu(s) + Zn²⁺(aq)
• E)CuCl⁺(aq) + Zn(s) \(\rightarrow\)Cu(s) + Zn²⁺(aq) + Clˉ(aq)

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