The Net Ionic Equation for the Dissolution of Zinc Metal

Multiple Choice

The net ionic equation for the dissolution of zinc metal in aqueous hydrobromic acid is .

A) Zn (s) + 2HBr (aq) - ZnBr₂ (aq) + 2H⁺ (aq)
B) Zn (s) + 2H⁺ (aq) -Zn²⁺ (aq) + H₂ (g)
C) 2Zn (s) + H⁺ (aq) - 2Zn²⁺ (aq) + H₂ (g)
D) Zn (s) + 2Br^- (aq) - ZnBr₂ (aq)
E) Zn (s) + 2HBr (aq) - ZnBr₂ (s) + 2H⁺ (aq)