Q1. [1] § 3.2 CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF METALS § 3.3 HOW DO METALS AND NON-METALS REACT? § 3.4 OCCURRENCE OF METALS
When zinc reacts with NaOH, the product formed is :
- (A) Na₂O
- (B) ZnO
- (C) Na₂ZnO₂
- (D) Zn(OH)₂
Previously asked in CBSE board exam
2026 31/3/1 Q23
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Model Answer
(C) Na₂ZnO₂
Zinc is an amphoteric metal; it reacts with NaOH to form sodium zincate (Na₂ZnO₂) and hydrogen gas.
Explanation
Zinc reacts with NaOH because zinc oxide/zinc is amphoteric — it reacts with both acids and bases. The reaction is: Zn + 2NaOH → Na₂ZnO₂ + H₂. This is a standard fact linked to the amphoteric nature of zinc discussed in Chapter 3.
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