What is formed when zinc reacts with sodium hydroxide?

(a) Zinc hydroxide and sodium
(b) Sodium zincate and hydrogen gas
(c) Sodium zinc-oxide and hydrogen gas
(d) Sodium zincate and water

Academic Chemistry NCERT Class 10

Correct Answer: (b) Sodium zincate and hydrogen gas

Explanation: Zinc is a transition metal that shows moderate reactivity. Zinc reacts with NaOH to form sodium zincate with the evolution of hydrogen gas.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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