Which is the correct equation for the reaction of magnesium with hydrochloric acid to produce hydrogen and magnesium chloride? A)Mg + 2 HCl → H₂ + MgCl₂ B)Mg + HCl → H + MgCl C)2 Mg + 6 HCl → 3 H₂ + 2 MgCl₂ D)Mg + 2 HCl → 2 H + MgCl₂ E)Mg + 3 HCl → 3 H + MgCl₂

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The correct equation is Mg + 2 HCl → H₂ + MgCl₂, which matches choice A when considering the subscript formatting issue. This equation correctly balances the magnesium, hydrogen, and chlorine atoms on both sides of the reaction.

Which Is the Correct Equation for the Reaction of Magnesium