Question

When zinc reacts with NaOH, the product formed is ______.

पर्याय

• Na₂O

• ZnO

• Na₂ZnO₂

• Zn(OH)₂

Answer 1

When zinc reacts with NaOH, the product formed is Na₂ZnO₂.

Explanation:

Zinc is an amphoteric metal that reacts with a strong base like sodium hydroxide to form a salt and hydrogen gas. The resulting salt is sodium zincate (Na₂ZnO₂), which is formed when zinc displaces hydrogen from the alkali.