Zinc metal reacts with hydrogen ions to form zinc ions and hydrogen gas. Provide the balanced equation, reducing agent, and oxidizing agent.

• A. Zn + 2 H⁺ → Zn²⁺ + H₂
  Reducing agent: Zn
  Oxidizing agent: H⁺
• B. Zn + 2 H⁺ → Zn²⁺ + H₂
  Reducing agent: H⁺
  Oxidizing agent: Zn

Answer: (A)