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The salt formed when ZnO reacts with hot concentrated NaOH is ______. - Chemistry

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The salt formed when ZnO reacts with hot concentrated NaOH is ______.

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  • sodium zincate

  • zinc hydroxide

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Solution

The salt formed when ZnO reacts with hot concentrated NaOH is sodium zincate.

Explanation:

Zinc oxide (ZnO) is an amphoteric oxide, so it reacts with both acids and bases. When ZnO reacts with hot concentrated NaOH, it forms sodium zincate (Na2ZnO2) and water.

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