What is the theory behind the chemical reaction of zinc with sulphuric acid?

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Zinc metal reacts with dil. sulphuric acid and produces hydrogen gas.

Zn(s) + H2SO4(aq) → ZnSO4(aq) + H2(g)

This is an example of a single displacement reaction of a non-metal by a metal.

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