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प्रश्न
Give reactions to support the amphoteric nature of zinc.
लघु उत्तर
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उत्तर
Zinc shows an amphoteric nature because it reacts with both strong acids and strong alkalis to liberate hydrogen gas:
1. Reaction with an Acid (Acting as a Base):
\[\ce{Zn + 2HCl -> ZnCl2 + H2 ^}\]
2. Reaction with an Alkali (Acting as an Acid):
\[\ce{Zn + 2NaOH -> Na2ZnO2 + H2 ^}\]
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