The reaction zn (s) + hcl (aq) --> zncl2 (aq) + h2 (g) is not entirely correct. explain what is wrong with it. what kind of bonds are present in the aqueous product?

equation is not balanced.

Hydrochloric acid have covalent bond and zinc chloride have ionic bond but this is not very strong. It has more covalent behavior.

Explanation:

Chemical equation:

Zn(s) + HCl(aq) → ZnCl₂(aq) + H₂(g)

Balanced chemical equation:

Zn(s) + 2HCl(aq) → ZnCl₂(aq) + H₂(g)

When zinc is react with hydrochloric acid zinc chloride and hydrogen gas are formed.

Hydrochloric acid have covalent bond and zinc chloride have ionic bond but this is not very strong. It has more covalent behavior.

Cl have seven valance electrons it needed one electron to complete the octet it combine with hydrogen through covalent bond and both have complete octet.

Zinc loses to electrons that combine with two atoms of chlorine and form zinc chloride.