Question

Q.12. Write the reaction of zinc with sodium hydroxide.
Ans. Reaction of zinc with sodium hydroxide :​

Answer 1

Explanation:

For example, sodium hydroxide reacts with zinc and water to form sodium zincate and hydrogen gas. Zn(s)+2NaOH(aq)+2H2O(l)→Na2Zn(OH)4(aq)+H2(g).

Answer 2

Answer:

When sodium hydroxide is reacted with zinc metal granules, it gives sodium zincate and hydrogen gas is liberated.

Zn(s)+2NaOH(s)+2H2O→Na2Zn(OH)4(aq)+H2(g)↑