Question
Question: Zinc reacts with excess of caustic soda to form...
Zinc reacts with excess of caustic soda to form
A
Zn(OH)2
B
ZnO
C
ZnO
D
Zn(OH)2.ZnCO3
Answer
ZnO
Explanation
Solution
Zn + 2NaOH⟶Na2ZnO2 + H2
Zinc reacts with excess of caustic soda to form
Zn(OH)2
ZnO
ZnO
Zn(OH)2.ZnCO3
ZnO
Zn + 2NaOH⟶Na2ZnO2 + H2