What Is the Balanced Equation for the Galvanic Cell Reaction

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Multiple Choice

What is the balanced equation for the galvanic cell reaction expressed using shorthand notation below? .
Zn(s) ∣ Zn²⁺(aq) ∣∣ Cl₂(g) ∣ Cl^-(aq) ∣ C(s)

• A) Zn(s) + 2 Cl^-(aq) → Zn²⁺(aq) + Cl₂(g)
• B) Zn(s) + Cl₂(g) → Zn²⁺(aq) + 2 Cl^-(aq)
• C) Zn²⁺(aq) + 2 Cl^-(aq) → Zn(s) + Cl₂(g)
• D) Zn²⁺(aq) + 2 Cl^-(aq) → ZnCl₂(s)

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