The reaction Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl₂ + H₂ is a:
ACombustion reaction
BDisplacement reactionCORRECT
CCombination reaction
DDecomposition reaction
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Zinc displaces hydrogen from HCl — single displacement reaction.
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