Will the reaction of granulated zinc with dilute HCL and CH3COOH be same or different ? Explain giving reaction.
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Equations for the reaction.
Zn(s) + 2HCl (aq) —> ZnCl₂ (aq) + H₂ (g)
Zn(s) + 2CH₃COOH (aq) — > (CH₃COO)₂ (aq) + H₂ (g)
In both reactions hydrogen gas is produced.
However given that HCl is a strong acid and thus it gives more hydrogen gas than the weak acid.
Zn(s) + 2HCl (aq) —> ZnCl₂ (aq) + H₂ (g)
Zn(s) + 2CH₃COOH (aq) — > (CH₃COO)₂ (aq) + H₂ (g)
In both reactions hydrogen gas is produced.
However given that HCl is a strong acid and thus it gives more hydrogen gas than the weak acid.
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Explanation:
Equations for the reaction.
Zn(s) + 2HCl (aq) —> ZnCl₂ (aq) + H₂ (g)
Zn(s) + 2CH₃COOH (aq) — > (CH₃COO)₂ (aq) + H₂ (g)
In both reactions hydrogen gas is produced.
However given that HCl is a strong acid and thus it gives more hydrogen gas than the weak acid.
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