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Question
Complete and balance the equation:
[General method]
Reactions of metals - alkali [conc. soln.]
Zinc - Zn + 2NaOH → ______ + _______ [g]
Zn + 2KOH → ____ + _____ [g]
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Solution
Zinc - Zn + 2NaOH → Na2ZnO2 + H2 [g]
Zn + 2KOH → K2ZnO2 + H2 [g]
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