Which is the product when zinc oxide reacts with dilute HCl?
AZn(OH)₂ + H₂O
BZnCl₂ + H₂
CZnCl₂ + H₂OCORRECT
DZnH₂ + Cl₂
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Base + acid → salt + water: ZnO + 2HCl → ZnCl₂ + H₂O.
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