A compound X imparts a golden yellow flame and shows the reaction as Zn powder when boiled with a concentrated aqueous solution of (X), dissolves and H2 is evolved. Find X.
A
KOH
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B
NaOH
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C
Mg(OH)2
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D
Ca(OH)2
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Solution
The correct option is B NaOH Golden yellow flame is imparted by Na Reaction between Zn and X (NaOH) is: Zn+KOH→Na2ZnO2+H2 K imparts purple colour to the flame, Mg gives a white flame whereas Ca gives a brick red flame.