The net ionic equation for the reaction between zinc and hydrochloric acid solution is A)Zn(s)+ 2 H⁺(aq)→ Zn²⁺(aq)+ H₂(g). B)Zn(s)+ 2 HCl(aq)→ ZnCl₂(aq)+ H₂(g). C)Zn²⁺(aq)+ H₂(g)→ ZnS(s)+ 2 H⁺(aq). D)ZnCl₂(aq)+ H₂(g)→ ZnS(s)+ 2 HCl(aq). E)none of these

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The net ionic equation shows the reaction between the ions in the solution, not the neutral compounds. In this case, the reaction is between Zn and H+, which form Zn2+ and H2.

The Net Ionic Equation for the Reaction Between Zinc and Hydrochloric