Which of the following correctly gives the best coefficients for the reaction below? Zn + HCl → ZnCl2 + H2

2, 4, 2, 4

1, 2, 1, 4

1, 2, 1, 1

2, 1, 1 ,1

1, 1, 2, 1

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This is an unbalanced equation.

: Let’s balance the equation by multiplying HCl on the reactant side by 2.

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The balanced equation is

Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl2+ H2

∴ Number of atoms of each element of reactants = Number of atoms of each element of products

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the correct answer is b. a strong acid completely dissociates to its ions when dissolved in water. completely dissociates to and ions. a is incorrect because does not fully ionize to and ions and some remain as the compound . c and d are incorrect because, and do not fall into the category of bronsted lowry acids. a bronsted lowry acid is a proton donor and since both molecules do not have a proton to donate they are not bronsted lowry acids. likewise,   if we use the lewis acid definition, they cannot be acids. a lewis acid is an electron pair acceptor. both and have a complete octet so can not accept any electrons which disqualifies them as acids.