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Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl2 + H2↑

The above reaction is an example of ______.

The above reaction is an example of displacement reaction as in the above reaction the elemental Zinc is displacing hydrogen from the compound of hydrochloric acid which is released in the form of hydrogen gas. The Zinc then combines with Chlorine to form Zinc Chloride.

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