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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: ASodium 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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