Question

Explain why sodium hydroxide solution cannot be kept in Zinc containers? Write the equation for the

reaction that may take place for the same.



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Answer 1

Explanation:

Sodium hydroxide reacts with Al corroding the metal and produces highly flammable hydrogen gas. Hence, it cannot be kept in $Al$ containers.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Sodium hydroxide cannot be kept in zinc containers as Zn is amphoteric and it will react with NaOH to form NaZnO2 and hence the container will be damaged and H2 gas will also be evolved which is highly inflammable.

reaction:

Zn + NaOH --> NaZnO2 + H2.

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