Question

41.
Identify the compound X on the basis of the reactions given below. Also, write the name and chemical
formulae of A, B and C.

X+ Zn
gives rises to A + H2

X+ HCI gives rises to
B + H2O

X+ CH3COOH gives rises to
C + H2O​

Answer 1

Reaction of bases with metals :

1)2NaOH+ Zn--> Na₂ZnO₂ + H2(g)

                    sodium Zincate

2)NaOH + HCl → NaCl + H2O

3)NaOH + CH3 COOH → CH3 COONa + H2O

So 

A = Na₂ZnO₂

B=NaCl 

C=CH3 COONa