Which Is the Correct Reduction Half-Reaction for the Following Equation $\rarr$

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct reduction half-reaction for the following equation?
Zn + 2 HCl $\rarr$ ZnCl₂ + H₂

• A)Zn \(\rarr\) Zn⁺² + 2 e^-1
• B)Zn⁺² + 2 e^-1 \(\rarr\) Zn
• C)2 H⁺¹ + 2 e^-1 \(\rarr\) H₂
• D)H₂\(\rarr\) 2 H⁺¹ + 2 e^-1

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