Chemistrymedium · Past Paper
What is the product when Zinc reacts with Sodium Hydroxide?
ASodium Zincate and Hydrogen gas
BZinc Hydroxide and Sodium
CZinc Oxide and Water
DSodium Oxide and Zinc
✓ Correct Answer: A — Sodium Zincate and Hydrogen gas
Zinc is an amphoteric metal that reacts with strong bases like NaOH to form sodium zincate (Na2ZnO2) and H2.
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