Question

what is philosophers wool ? write the equation of reaction of zinc with concentrated NaoH solution ​

Answer 1

Zinc is an active metal and it reacts with potassium hydroxide to form potassium zincte (K 2ZnO 2).

Answer 2

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Philosophers wool :-

The compound zinc oxide is called philosophers wool.

Equation :-

Zn + 2NaOH ➞ Na2ZnO2 + H2

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