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When dilute hydrochloric acid is poured on zinc granules, which gas is evolved?

Ahydrogen
Boxygen
Ccarbon dioxide
Dchlorine
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. hydrogen
Acid + metal → salt + hydrogen. Zn + 2 HCl → ZnCl₂ + H₂. The pop test confirms hydrogen.
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